Sandee Abern and Clint Wolf

The Real Estate Team of

Sandee Abern and Clint Wolf

"The Dynamic Duo of Real Estate"

Enhancing your home for maximum impact

In the kitchen

	*If your cabinets are in bad shape, paint or replacing them.*
	*If your countertops are scratched or damaged, have them repaired or replaced.*
	*Remove unnecessary clutter from your countertops.*
	*Don't leave dirty dishes in the sink.*
	*Don't cook smelly foods! The smell lingers and can turn buyers off.*
	*Clean your windows (this applies to the whole house).*
	*Replace any burned out light bulbs (this also applies to the whole house).*

In the bathroom

Repair or replace any dripping faucets.

Tighten your toilet bowl if it's loose.

Make sure that you vanity is neat, clean and well organized.

Replace any old or moldy bathtub/shower caulk.

Make sure that your wallpaper (if any) is not hanging off the wall.

Repaint walls if necessary.

Unclog sink and bathtub drains.

Make sure that your bathtub is sparkling clean and free of soap scum, hair, etc.

Keep fresh towels in the bathroom.

Keep a deodorizer in the bathroom.

General living areas

	*Make sure that all plaster and/or drywall is in good shape.*
	*Make sure that all windows are sparkling clean.*
	*If you have windows with broken seals, replace them.*
	*If there are cobwebs hanging from your walls, remove them.*
	*If your carpeting is dirty, clean it.*
	*If your carpeting is wrinkled, have it stretched (or replace it).*
	*If your walls are dirty or stained, paint them.*
	*Clean and check your fireplace.*
	*If your windows don't open and close easily, fix and/or lubricate them.*
	*Keep your draperies and/or blinds open, so your rooms look brighter & more open.*
	*Make sure that all light switches and outlets are working.*
	*Straighten out your closets and give away any unused or out of style clothing.*
	*Lubricate any noisy or sticky doors & hinges.*
	*Keep your carpeting vacuumed and looking clean.*
	*Place room deodorizers where they are needed.*
	*Replace or repair any damaged or broken blinds.*
	*Don't leave dirty clothes laying around.*
	*Leave some lights on (inside and outside) to make evening showings easier.*

Outdoors

Invest in landscaping (especially where it can be viewed from the street).

Keep your grass neatly cut.

Keep your bushes and shrubs neat & well manicured.

Keep your driveway & walkway shoveled in the winter.

Keep all of your exterior lights working (and on at night).

Inspect your roof and gutters for needed repairs.

Touch up any nicked or flaking exterior paint (repaint your home if necessary).

If your fence is damaged, repair it.

Place flowers outside your front door.

Wash any exterior siding (if it's dirty).

Basement, attic and garage

	*Clean up any clutter.*
	*Wash your garage floor and remove (if possible) any oil stains.*
	*If you have cobwebs in your basement, remove them.*
	*Make sure that it is easy for people to look into your attic.*
	*Keep stairways clean and well lit.*
	*Buy a dehumidifier for your basement (if necessary).*
	*Repair any cracked or discolored floors.*

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	Repair or replace any dripping faucets.
	Tighten your toilet bowl if it's loose.
	Make sure that you vanity is neat, clean and well organized.
	Replace any old or moldy bathtub/shower caulk.
	Make sure that your wallpaper (if any) is not hanging off the wall.
	Repaint walls if necessary.
	Unclog sink and bathtub drains.
	Make sure that your bathtub is sparkling clean and free of soap scum, hair, etc.
	Keep fresh towels in the bathroom.
	Keep a deodorizer in the bathroom.

	*Invest in landscaping (especially where it can be viewed from the street).*
	*Keep your grass neatly cut.*
	*Keep your bushes and shrubs neat & well manicured.*
	*Keep your driveway & walkway shoveled in the winter.*
	*Keep all of your exterior lights working (and on at night).*
	*Inspect your roof and gutters for needed repairs.*
	*Touch up any nicked or flaking exterior paint (repaint your home if necessary).*
	*If your fence is damaged, repair it.*
	*Place flowers outside your front door.*
	*Wash any exterior siding (if it's dirty).*