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Walls
As with the exterior, painting is well worth the time
and money. Wallpaper should be clean and adhered smoothly.
Clean or paint vent covers. Tighten any loose hand rails.
Floors
& Carpeting
Repair or replace broken or lost tiles. Repair any loose
stair treads. Make sure the carpets are clean (steam
cleaning is best). Loose carpet should be anchored firmly.
Lighting
Make sure all sockets have good bulbs (don't forget
about the ones in closets, by the garage and on the
front porch). Repair or replace wall switches, outlets
and fixtures that don't work. Replace any broken or
missing switch plates.
Appliances
Any appliances that will be sold with the home must
be in good working order. If a specific item does not
work and you do not intend to repair it, point this
out.
Plumbing
Leaky or excessively noisy toilets should be fixed as
well as any leaky faucets. Badly chipped or stained
sinks and tubs should be re-enamled, patched or replaced.
Furnace
& Water Heater
Clean the dust and cobwebs off them...they will seem
newer and in better condition and it only takes ten
minutes work at most!
Garbage
Take out all garbage everyday especially
from the kitchen and nursery. Make sure there is no
smelly food in the refrigerator or under the sink.
Pets
Move the litter box out of the house for the afternoon
and clean up after the dog before any showings. Not
everyone is an animal lover so try to keep the animals
contained or at least out of the way for all showings!
Manuals
& Keys
Gather all household manuals and warranties for the
items being sold with the property and have them handy
for your new owner. Collect all extra keys for the house
including the garage, deadbolts and storage closet keys.
This way you'll be ready for the new owner at closing.
Exterior
Setting
the Stage
We have been in the business for over
a decade and
know the best and most reasonable
workmen in Denver.
If
you need painters, handymen, yard men, roofers, electricians,
plumbers, window washer or anyone else, we have loads
of great honest men and women to recommend to you!
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Leonard & Associates, Inc. All rights reserved.
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