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ERA® "SHOW & SELL" CHECKLIST

ERA® "SHOW and SELL" CHECKLIST

If you want to get the best possible price for your house, start by making sure it looks its best, inside and out. The following checklist offers several easy things you can do to improve a buyer's first impression. While all the points may not apply to you, the process will help you develop an eye for the most attractive aspects of your house.

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Before You Begin Showing

Exterior
	Repaint siding
	Repaint or touch up trim
	Repair/repaint gutters and downspouts
	Repair/repaint fences
	Seal driveway
	Remove oil stains from garage floor
	Wash all windows
	Remove all screens (windows look cleaner)
	Trim trees, hedges, shrubs
	Weed and feed lawn
	Remove all clutter (garden tools, toys, etc.)

Entranceway
	Check working order of doorbell and exterior light
	Replace welcome mat
	Repair/repaint storm door and/or front door
	Clear interior entry of all clutter
	Clear and clean out front hall closet

Living/Dining/Family/Bedrooms
	Repaint or touch up walls and ceilings
	Repair/replace old molding
	Shampoo or replace carpet and/or wash and wax floors
	Remove excess or unattractive furniture
	Clean curtains, shutters, blinds, etc.
	Clean fireplace, mantle, shelving
	Replace old bedspreads

Kitchen/Baths
	Repair or replace faucets and fixtures
	Repaint or repaper walls
	Thoroughly clean range/oven, refrigerator and other appliances
	Clear out and clean cabinets, drawers, and medicine chests
	Remove clutter from countertops
	Clean or replace curtains
	Grout tubs and showers