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Thinking of selling your home? Here's a list of items both
inside and out that can help improve the curb appeal and overall
attractiveness of your home.
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| HOUSE
EXTERIOR |
GROUNDS |
| Paint
or power wash exterior |
Add
flowers |
| Clean/rehang
gutters |
Mow
lawn and clean up debris |
| Repaint
or replace shutters |
Trim
shrubs |
| Clean
windows and storms |
Fix
fences |
| Clean
and patch driveway |
Remove
yard clutter |
| Install
new mailbox |
Inspect
and repair walks and stairs |
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| GARAGE |
BEDROOMS |
| Clean/paint
floor |
Consider
new carpeting |
| Fix
walls |
Use
new bed linens |
| Make
sure doors function properly |
Clean
out closets |
| Remove
clutter |
Remove
clutter (especially kid's rooms) |
| Remove
flammable materials |
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DINING
ROOM |
| INTERIOR
(GENERAL) |
Clean
chandeliers |
| Remove
clutter |
Refinish
table top |
| Fix
loose wallpaper |
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| Spackle
cracks in drywall/plaster |
BATHROOMS |
| Remove
all signs of pets |
New
shower curtains |
| Clean/wax
floors |
Add
new towels |
| Polish
wood paneling |
Replace
rug |
| Eliminate
odors |
Fix
leaks |
| Consider
recarpeting where needed |
Clean
tile and grout |
| Repaint/replace
windows |
Re-caulk
joints |
| Replace
window treatments |
Replace
damaged tiles |
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Secure
toilet and seat |
| KITCHEN |
Remove
stains and mildew |
| Clear
off countertops |
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| Upgrade
cabinet doors |
BASEMENT |
| Change
cabinet hardware |
Remove
clutter |
| Touch
up appliances |
Clean
furnace and A/C |
| Improve
lighting |
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| Clean
windows |
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Preinspection
The Importance Of A Listing Inspection
A new marketing tool for selling a home – a home inspection at
the time of the listing – is gaining momentum as the residential real
estate market grows less driven by demand, and more driven by the prospect
of realistic prices. While professional home inspections are not a
new concept, the idea that sellers can benefit by them is beginning to
gain acceptance as the number of homes listed for sale continues to grow,
making for a fiercely competitive selling market.
Watch Out For...
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The Most Aggravating Problems in
Resale Homes
Nothing irks a home buyer more than
moving into their newly purchased home and having to deal with
annoying, unexpected problems. Based on experience gained from
inspecting over one million homes, the AIS Technical Staff
has compiled the following list of top buyer aggravations:
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| Water
in the Basement |
Termites/Carpenter
Ants |
| Low
Water Pressure |
Kitchen
Appliance Problems |
| Inadequate
Electrical Power |
Roof
Leaks |
| Too
Few Electrical Outlets |
Broken
Window Seals |
| Squeaky
Floors/Stairs |
Malfunctioning
Windows |
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