SELLER HOME CHECKLIST
What YOU should do before selling your home!
- Clear access to crawl space, water heater, garage walls & HVAC systems
- Make sure your splash blocks are in tack and water is draining away from the house.
- Gutters are cleaned
- Check wood trim for softness and caulk
- Steps check for loose bricks
- Handrails – check for any loose ones
- Deck- rotted boards
- Crawl space- check for mold on floor joists, fallen insulation, standing water.
- Hose bibs are not loose are leaking
- Retaining wall- is it cracking? leaning?
GARAGE
- Garage door functioning and auto reverse works
- Garage wall free of termite tubes
- Any holes in the walls that would affect fire rating?
INTERIOR
- Check all windows for opening and closing
- Do the windows stay up on their own?
- Broken seals or foggy windows?
- Outlets working
- Missing doorstops
- Ceiling fans work
- Consider getting carpet cleaned or stretched
KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS
- Fill all sink basins, drain, check for leaks
- Check disposal and dishwasher
- Check all burners and elements work on stove
- Check counter and splash block for caulking
- Check for loose tiles
- Check toilet for cracks and movement
- Check toilet shut off/on valve to make sure not rusted and causes leaks
- Make sure hot water is on the left and cold is on the right
- Check laundry connection for leaks
- Check water heater for leaks
- Check for tripped and missing breakers
VIDEO ON MY TOP THREE PET PEEVES WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME
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Granted you do not have to FIX all these things. Â But, it gives you a head start.
Before and After photo of a recent listing. WOWZA!
The top items I see on inspection reports are crawl space issues with water intrusion, termites, wood rot, and retaining wall issues.
Good luck in selling your home! Â If you have any questions feel free to call me…
yes, I will really answer my phone!
704-604-2999
