Preparing a Home's Exterior to Sell
Because we're so used to seeing our own homes, it's easy to overlook any
deficiencies. Use this printable checklist to assess your home through the
eyes of a perspective buyer.
| House Exterior | |
| Paint in good condition. |
| Shutters on straight. |
| Gutter and downspouts clean and functioning. |
| Downspouts draining away from foundation. |
| All exterior lights working. |
| Light fixtures around entry clean. |
| Doorbell button clean and functioning. |
| Door thresholds and jams in good condition with no water damage or rot. |
| Garage door in good condition and operating smoothly. |
| Roof | |
| Shingles in good condition with none missing or curling. |
| Chimney mortar tight. |
| Flashing secure, leak free and tight. |
| Windows | |
| Windows open and close easily. |
| No cracked panes. |
| No condensation between sealed panes. |
| Caulking and paint in good condition. |
| All storm windows in place. |
| Landscaping and Grounds | |
| Lawn condition good. |
| Grass mowed. |
| Edges trimmed. |
| Fences intact and secure. |
| Trees and shrubs trimmed away from house. |
| Dead trees, tree limbs and plants removed. |
| Planting beds maintained, cleared of weeds and mulched. |
| Walkways clean and in good repair. |
| Driveway clean and in good repair and asphalt driveway sealed. |