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- Trim all shrubs.
- Pull all weeds.
- Plant flowers.
- Rake leaves.
- Water lawn to keep it green.
- Pick up and discard or store all implements, materials and debris that are not part of the lawn decor.
- Garage should be swept, neat and tidy.
- During the winter, all walks and drives should be shoveled and salted.
Windows
- All windows should be spotlessly clean inside and out.
- All window sills, as well as any space between the window and storm window should be spotlessly clean and free of any flaking or loose paint.
- All windows should be in good repair with no cracks.
- Screens should be clean and in good condition, free of rust and holes.
- Any paint on glass should be removed with a razor blade prior to cleaning.
- All bathroom and kitchen fixtures and counters should be sparkling clean.
- Polish chrome faucets and handles in the tub and sinks.
- All sinks, tubs, toilets and counters should be clean.
Floors
- All flooring should be clean and waxed if necessary.
- All carpeting should be very clean regardless of its age. If the carpeting has not been steam cleaned for more than two years, now is the time to do it.
- Basement floors should be swept and mopped.
Doors
- All doors should be free of scotch tape, posters, decals, or stickers.
- All door handles should be clean and in good repair.
Ceramic Tile
- All joints between tiles should be clean and white.
- Use DAP bathroom tile sealer to reseal the joint between bathtub and wall and floor.
Walls
- All walls should be clean and free of gouges, scratches, smudges, scotch tape, posters, thumbtacks, etc.
- Walls should only have decorative items.
- Posters and paper pictures taped to walls should be removed, along with all evidence of the tape markings.
ODOR
- Nothing smells better than fresh air. On warm days, have your windows open and shades up.
- Make your home feel and smell bright, fresh, and clean in , order to have a faster sale. Make very sure that there are absolutely no pet odors!
- Open all shades and draperies during the daylight hours.
- Replace all burned out light bulbs with the maximum light producing bulbs.
- Turn on all lights throughout the house and basement prior to showing the house.
- All clothing, shoes, hats, accessories, tools, papers, magazines, books and personal items not contributing to the decor of the room should be stored in closets or dressers.
- Basement storage areas should be neatly arranged.
- Kitchen counters should be clean and free of any articles not contributing to the decor of the room.
- All magazines, books, ashtrays, food, bottles, containers, boxes, cans, toys, hobby accessories, tools, dishes, cookware, etc. should be stored in the proper cupboards or closets or storage areas.
Closets
- The interiors of all closets should present an organized, tidy and uncluttered appearance.
- All unneeded or unused items should be discarded.
- Display your storage and utility space by removing all unnecessary accumulations in attic, stairways, basement, closets and garage.
