Special Considerations
1) Let the Realtor show the property.
2) Stay in the background unless asked a question.
3) Don't offer TOO MUCH information.
4) Don't follow the people around.
Kitchen
Put away small appliances.
Clear and polish countertops.
Clean and polish sinks and taps.
Clean appliances.
Inside of cupboards and cabinets cleaned.
Bathroom
Clean and match towels.
Clean and tidy inside of cupboards and cabinets.
Repair leaky taps and toilets.
Clean and polish mirrors, fixtures, and taps.
Check seals around tubs and basins.
Floors cleaned and garbage emptied.
Creating the Right Atmosphere
Carpets vacuumed.
Fresh flowers in various rooms.
Halls and stairs cleaned.
Closets neat and tidy.
Fireplace lit in cooler weather.
Air conditioner turned on in warm weather.
Drapes opened during the day.
All lights turned on.
Exterior
Garage/car port clean and tidy.
Cracked or broken window panes replaced.
Eaves troughes, down spouts, and soffits painted and repaired.
All litter picked up around the house daily.
House exterior repaired and house number visible.
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Summer
Weed and edge gardens.
Hedges and shrubs trimmed.
Cut and rake lawns.
Winter
Boot tray inside front door.
Clear away all snow and ice from walkways.
Salt or sand all sidewalks.
At the Front Door
Tidy porch and foyer.
Doorbell works.
Door hardware repaired.
Fresh air in house (especially after cooking).
Interior Maintenance
Touch up chipped paint.
Door knobs and cupboard latches tight.
Clean and wipe down furnace.
Repair cracks.
Replace light bulbs where needed.
Oil squeaky doors and cupboards.
Repair leaky taps and toilets.
Pets
Remove or contain pets during showings.
Valuables
Jewellery and valuables locked up or out of reach (or taken with you).
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