The following comprehensive list of questions is designed to help you look at your home’s marketability. When a buyer first inspects your property, will it leave a good impression?
- Is the yard being mowed regularly?
- Are pathways around the house in good repair?
- Is landscaping attractive, weeding done?
- Are all screens in place, clean and in good condition?
- Has junk and unsightly cars been removed?
- Has the yard been cleared of all clutter and dog droppings?
- Is the front door bright, clean and inviting?
- Have carpets been cleaned?
- Are all switch and plug plates in place?
- Have any broken windows been replaced?
- Have all shower and bath areas been caulked if needed?
- Has any mildew in bathrooms been removed?
- Have any leaky taps been repaired?
- Do any interior walls need a fresh coat of paint?
- Do any interior cracks need to be fixed and painted?
- Are windows nice and clean as well as blinds and curtains open?
- Has all the unnecessary clutter been packed away?
- Have all linen cupboards and wardrobes been cleaned and organized?
- Have all beds been made prior to inspection?
- Have all dishes and pots been put away?
- Have any light bulbs been replaced that need to be?
- Do all doors open and close easily without sticking?
- Are all handles on doors and cupboards tight and functioning?
- Have all personal bathroom items been removed out of sight?
If these items have been checked and completed prior to listing your property for sale, the overall impression will be much more positive. A buyer will see better value if they don’t see maintenance issues that have to be addressed.
