Well Maintained
Repair leaking taps and toilets Tighten door knobs & cupboard latches Repair cracked plaster Touch-up chipped paint Repair damaged windows Repair seals around the bathtub & basin Replace burned out light bulbs Oil squeaky doors
Cleanliness
Clean and freshen bathroom/s Clean windows Clean refrigerator and stove Clean washer, dryer and laundry tubs Clean carpets
When The Doors Open
Clean and tidy porch and foyer Does the doorbell work? Is the door hardware in good shape? Is the air fresh?
De-clutter and Get Ambient
Clear halls and stairs of clutter Store surplus furniture Clean kitchen counters and stove Make closets neat and tidy Arrange to be absent during showing times Turn on lights Turn on heating/cooling if possible Open drapes in the daytime Play quiet background music
Kerb Appeal
Cut lawns Trim hedges and shrubs Weed and edge gardens Pick up litter Clear drive and walkway for leaves Clean out spouting Clean out garage Remove anything that doesnt appeal