Looking Through the Eyes of a Buyer

Below are questions to ask yourself when preparing your home for sale to ensure it looks the best it possibly can in the buyers' eyes.

Exterior

Does your yard look well maintained? Are the trees and bushes trimmed? Is your lawn mowed and edged? Is your lawn free of weeds? Are the decks and patios clean? Does your house need painting? Are there any exterior holes or cracks? Are your paths and porches clean and in good repair? Does your roof leak or sag? Are any tiles missing?

Carpets/Walls/Ceilings

Are your carpets clean and in good condition? Do your carpets need re-stretching? Are there any pet or smoking odours? Do your walls have any cracks or holes? Do your walls need painting? What about that wallpaper? Do your ceilings have any water stains, cracks or peeling? Do your ceilings need painting?

Kitchen

Are your appliances clean and in good working order? Are your kitchen cabinets in good condition? Are your bench tops in good condition? Is your tile grout clean? Is your sink stained and chipped?

Bathroom

Do your faucets shut off completely? Do your sinks drain freely? Are your toilets in good condition? Are your shower doors shiny? Does your bathtub or shower tray need polishing? Is your floor in good condition? Are your vanities and mirrors in good condition?

Living Room

Is your fireplace clean? Is the fireplace screen in good shape? Are all curtains, shutters and shades clean and working properly? Are any window screens bent? Do all the windows open and close easily? Are the windowsills clean? Are your doors in good condition? Do any doors sag or stick? Do the locks work? Is the paint in good condition? Do the doors seal tightly?

Garage

Is your basement/attic organized? Is it well lit? Is it clean? Do the doors open and close easily? Are there any signs of insects or rodents? Is the floor swept? Are there oil spots or other stains on the concrete?

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