Below is Anne´s Market Success Checklist which will help you prepare your property so it shows at its best:

Interior Checklist:

• Check attic vents for blockages (e.g., bird nests, etc.)
• Have heating and central air systems checked by service person and replace filters where necessary
• Check humidifier for proper operation
• Have service person check water softener for proper operation
• Check sump pump for proper operation and that cover is securely in place
• If appliances will remain, make sure they are in good working condition and owner’s manuals are available
• Check all faucets for worn washers and pipes for leaks; repair where necessary
• Re caulk tub and shower enclosures
• Have entry area brightly lit and clutter-free
• Paint hallways and rooms off-white where necessary
• Repair settling cracks and water marks
• Repair loose wallpaper
• Shampoo carpets and wax floors
• Wash windows
• Clean kitchen closet and cabinets
• Clean hallway, bedroom closets, storage and basement areas
• Store excess furniture and possessions in attic or basement
• Make sure pets’ litter boxes, cages and bedding are clean and odor-free
• Leave lights on in dark rooms if there are no wall switches; leave shades up and allow as much light as possible to penetrate home
• Increase wattage in light fixtures
• Determine what kind of insulation you have
• If your property has had termites or carpenter ants, check your warranty

Exterior Checklist:

• Clean window wells, dry wells and storage areas of debris
• Exterior paint: touchup minor areas, repaint paint shutters and front door
• Roofing: secure any loose shingles, replace damaged areas
• Chimney: repair loose bricks, clean flue, repair chimney cap
• Gutters: clean and repair gutters, replace leaders and gutters where necessary
• Pruning: prune large trees and shrubbery, remove dead foliage
• Mason or stucco cracks: repair with caulking compound
• Locks: lubricate, repair or replace locks, have keys made for main entryways
• Keep lawn mowed, leaves raked, driveway and sidewalks clear depending on season
• Area around front door should be neat
• Check front door bell, light fixtures and mailbox - plants or flowers will perk up the entrance
• Wash windows
• Make sure house number is visible
• Replace outside lights with higher wattage bulbs
• Remove stored items around house, pool and garage
• Check all windows, screens and storm doors; repair or replace broken items; insects and bird nests from eaves
• Clean garage
• Provide records on wells, septic, furnace and central air systems (who serviced them and when last serviced)
• If available, provide land survey; define easements, neighborhood assessments or covenants on land