Spring is almost here! If buying or selling a home is on your radar, here are some items to check off your list!
Home Buyers:
While you can check all of the items below yourself during a DIY inspection process, it’s best to work with a professional inspector who knows exactly what they’re looking for. Here are a few of the items to ensure the home you're looking at is as good as it looks!
Grounds and Property
Structure
Exterior Surfaces
Windows, Doors, and Trim
Roof
Attic
Interior Rooms
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Basement/Crawl Space
Plumbing
Electrical Systems
Heating/Cooling
Other Miscellaneous Items, as Needed
Home Sellers:
The Inspectors "Sellers Checklist" will help you prepare your home for sale. You’ll find easy cleaning and maintenance projects that will help you prepare your home before the first buyer walks through the door. You’ll also find typical repairs that may be necessary prior to selling your home.
Front entrance
Clean doors and windows
Sweep sidewalk
Polish doorknob
Shake out doormat
Water container flowers (replace if necessary)
Clean doors and windows
Keep the lawn and landscaping trimmed
Entryway
Clean doors and windows
Mop floor, shake out rug, vacuum carpeting
Water container flowers or plants
Dust shelves or entry table
Tidy up closet
Living room, family room
Stow away newspapers, magazines, books, games, toys, and videos
Straighten out coffee table, bookshelves, and other areas
Mop floor or vacuum rugs
Vacuum upholstered furniture; wipe down leather or vinyl
Dust surfaces (including TV screen)
Sweep fireplace
Wipe down ceiling fan blades
Water houseplants
Kitchen
Mop or vacuum floor
Clean appliances
Wipe countertops, cabinets
Clean sink
Stow away kitchen sponge and dish towels
Open windows or run fan to remove cooking odors
Bathrooms
Wipe wet shower stalls and bathtubs
Mop floors
Put out fresh towels
Empty wastebaskets
Clean sinks, mirrors and faucets
Stow away laundry
Bedrooms
Make beds
Mop floors or vacuum rugs
Stow away shoes, laundry, clothes, books or toys
Open curtains or shades
Tidy up closet
Home office
Straighten out desk and bookshelves
Stow away files
Mop floor or vacuum rugs
Dust surfaces, including computer screen
Polish cabinets and woodwork
Basement
Clear clutter blocking access to furnace, electrical box or laundry room
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