Simple basic changes can determine how quickly your property will sell and at what price it will ultimately bring.

Outdoors:

� Keep the lawn mowed and the shrubbery neatly trimmed
� Store hoses neatly
� Repair gates fences and sidewalks
� Remove or replace dead or dying plants
� Add color with blooming flowers
� Clear yard of debris
� Edge the sidewalks
� Remove unsightly weeds
� Does the garage door or front door need a fresh coat of paint
� Does the property have curb appeal compared to the neighbors on the street

Garage:

� Keep the floors clean and swept
� Store or neatly arrange all items

Bathrooms:

� Polish the floors, mirrors, and fixtures
� Repair grout and caulking
� Repair running toilet or faulty plumbing
� Insure that there is no mildew

Closets:

� Replace burned out light bulbs (throughout house, advantageous when showing in evenings)
� Hang clothes neatly and store shoes on shelves or in boxes
� Eliminate clutter

Kitchen:

� Clean appliances, cabinetry and floors
� Clean and clear countertops
� Repair faucets and appliances

Overall:

� Wash windows
� Clean or Replace carpets
� Patch any holes or blemishes with spackle
� Paint rooms in neutral color
� Replace dirty receptacle faceplates