House number should be easy to read

Lights on timers to ensure house is lit up after sunset

Eaves troughs, and down spouts in good repair

Garage/car port clean and tidy

Litter picked up

Cracked or broken window panes replaced

Doorbell and door hardware in good repair

Touch up trim paint on doors, window frames, fascia, etc.

Mow, edge and weed the lawn frequently until the home is sold.

Overgrown shrubbery should be cut back to show as much of the exterior as possible.

A low-cost investment in seasonal flowers or ground cover will add a personal touch.

Inspect the roof for necessary repairs and any visible broken shingles or tiles.

Stucco water stains can be repaired using a mild bleaching agent.

Fences should be mended and painted.

Wash all windows inside and outside.

Warm and welcoming!

Lights should be on and drapes should be left open during daylight

Heat set at a comfortable temperature

Fresh flowers/plants in various rooms

Chipped plaster and paint touched up and repaired

Doors and cupboards properly closed

Leaky taps and toilets repaired

Burned out light bulbs replaced

Squeaky doors oiled

Mirrors, fixtures, and taps cleaned and polished

Seals around tubs and basins in good repair

Floors cleaned, garbage containers emptied

Inside of closets and cupboards neat and tidy

Valuable property, out of reach, out of sight, or locked away

Pets absent, where possible, or contained during showings

All torn screens should be repaired or replaced.

Avoid repainting the entire house unless current colors are very loud or offbeat.

White or light pastels are the easiest to work with and they make your rooms look larger.

Fireplace lit in cooler weather

Air conditioner turned on in warm weather

Countertops neat and polished

Appliances cleaned