How fast will my home sell?
Printable VersionThe following comprehensive list of questions is designed to help you analyze your homes marketability. Fill in each blank: YES, NO, or NOT APPLICABLE (N/A)
_______ 1. Is the yard being mowed and trimmed at least
once each week (in season)?
_______ 2. Are all screens in place?
_______ 3. Are there blooming flowers visible for the season?
_______ 4. Have junk and unsightly cars been removed?
_______ 5. Has the yard been cleared of all trash and dog droppings?
_______ 6. Is the front door bright, clean and inviting?
_______ 7. Has all carpeting been cleaned to look like new?
_______ 8. Are all switch and wall plug plates in place?
_______ 9. Have all broken window panes been replaced? (Including broken
seals on insulated windows?)
_______ 10. Have all tubs/showers been freshly caulked?
_______ 11. Have all leaky faucets been repaired?
_______ 12. Is the home's exterior freshly painted?
_______ 13. Have interior walls been recently painted?
_______ 14. Have all holes and cracks in interior walls been spackled
and painted?
_______ 15. Do interior cabinetry, doors and trims look like new?
_______ 16. Are all windows freshly washed and sparkling clean?
_______ 17. Have baths/showers been scoured to remove dirt and mildew?
_______ 18. Have all un-needed articles been packed away out of sight?
_______ 19. Have all closets been cleaned and organized?
_______ 20. Are all beds made daily?
_______ 21. Have the attic/basement/garage been cleaned and organized?
_______ 22. Have ashes been removed from the fireplace (out of season)?
_______ 23. Are all dirty dishes washed daily before leaving the house?
_______ 24. Is the home free of "pet odor"?
_______ 25. Do all appliances, plumbing fixtures, heating and cooling
systems function properly?
_______ 26. Have all settling and foundation problems been corrected?
_______ 27. Is the doorbell in place and functioning properly?
_______ 28. Are all locking doors easily opened with keys?
_______ 29. Have all burned-out light bulbs been replaced?
_______ 30. Are all door handles and shower door handles tight and functioning
properly?
_______ 31. Do all doors open and close easily, without sticking or creaking?
_______ 32. Are all boxes of packed belongings stacked neatly in garage
or other storage area?
_______ 33. Have all paint cans, insecticides, spare parts, and other
containers been disposed of from the garage?
_______ 34. Have all personal bathroom items been removed to an out of
sight location?
_______ 35. Are bathroom fixtures clean?
_______ TOTAL
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