- Introduction
- Buying a Home
- Real Estate Brokers
- How Much Can You Afford?
- Mortgage Financing
- Buying Investment Property
- Buying a Vacation Home
- The Buying Transaction
- Insuring the Property
- The Closing
- Selling Real Estate
- Selling Investment Property and Vacation Homes
- Worksheet: Estimated Sales Proceeds
- Worksheet: Broker Comparison Checklist
- Sprucing-Up Checklist
- Glossary
A home is, for most of us, the biggest investment of our lives. When it comes time to sell, we should do all we can to protect that investment. A bit of attention to detail can add hundreds if not thousands to the price you get for your home—with minimal expenditure. Here's a checklist of items to consider:
- Paint trim & shutters
- Wash aluminum siding & windows
- Replace loose or damaged shingles
- Clean gutters
- Repair holes in screen doors & windows
- Get rid of clutter & unneeded furniture
- Prune shrubbery / plant small evergreens
- Plant inexpensive flowers along entry-way
- Keep lawn mowed and well-manicured
- Replace rusty mailbox
- Replace old doorknobs & cabinet pulls
- Replace broken window panes
- Brighten up rooms—use lighter curtains
- Increase light bulb wattage
- Clean carpeting / remove pet odors
- Keep porcelain fixtures shining
- Repair leaky faucets & toilets
- Keep appliances clean
- Repair holes, scratched woodwork, moldings, paint flaws
- Keep backyard clean & orderly
- Keep fresh flowers inside the home
- Keep immaculate bathrooms & kitchen
- Clean out closets—lose the clutter
- Use air fresheners and light colored towels
- Oil squeaky doors / replace switch plates
- Buy a new doormat & trash cans
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