- Make sure lawn is neatly cut and shrubs are trimmed.
Consider planting flowers for added color and warmth.
- Pick up newspaper and litter
- Clear walkways and driveways of leaves
- Touch up exterior paint where needed
- Keep Children's toys out of front yard
- Make sure porch light and doorbell work
- Wash exterior windows and front-door hardware
- Hose down gutters
- Keep entryway clean and tidy
- Keep garage door closed
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned-out lights
- Clean and repair windows and screens
- Touch-up chipped paint and baseboards
- Patch plaster/sheet rock cracks and nail pops
- Repair leaky faucets and toilets
- Clean high-traffic areas and stains in carpet
- Replace worn throw rugs
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- Clean stairs and halls
- Store excess knick knacks
- Make closets neat and tidy
- Keep counter tops clear
- Open drapes and shutters for maximum light
- Try to leave home whenever it's being shown
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace
- Play quiet background music
- Wipe fingerprints and marks off wall plates and walls
- Consider fresh flower arrangements
- Repair leaky faucets and toilets
- Clean high traffic areas and stains in carpet
- Use air freshener or open windows for ventilation
- Call your agent if you run out of property flyers
- Notify your agent when you're leaving town and where you can be reached
- Leave special instructions for alarm systems, or disarm them before leaving
- Leave special instructions regarding any pets
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