General Maintenance: |
Spic and Span: |
| Oil squeaky doors | Shampoo Carpets |
| Tighten doorknobs | Clean around washer, dryer and tubs |
| Replace burned out lights and bulbs | clean furnace |
| Clean and repair windows | Clean fridge and stove |
| Touch up chipped paint | Clean and freshen bathrooms |
| Repair cracked plaster | |
| Repair leaking taps and toilets |
The First Impression: |
The Buying Atmosphere: |
| Clean and tidy entrance | Be absent during showings |
| Functional Doorbell | Turn on all lights |
| Polish hardware | Light Fireplace |
| Open drapes in the day time | |
| Play quiet background music | |
| Keep pets outdoors | |
| Make cookies or fragrance home |
Curb Appeal: |
The Spacious Look: | |
| Cut & weed eat lawns | Clear stairs and halls | |
| Trim Shrubs | Store excess furniture | |
| Weed and edge gardens | Clear coutners and stove | |
| Pick up litter | Make closets neat and tidy | |
| Clear walk and driveway of leaves | ||
| Repair gutters, eaves and shingles | ||
| Touch up exterior paint |
Maintaining the original quality and value of your property is easy if you perform regular upkeep. Sticking to a maintenance schedule will minimize the work, save you money, and maximize the enjoyment of your home.
Annually:service furnace and A/C drain hot water tank check weather stripping for drafts and leaks replace batteries in smoke detectors water foundations during dry summers insulate outside pipes at the beginning of winter inspect for pest infestations change furnace and A/C filters bi-annually |
Immediately:Fix dripping faucets and toilet tanks replace light bulbs inspect roof for damage after storms |