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Going Back to Basics - Tried and True Ways to Improve Listing Marketability

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Home Stager with Pearle Staging & Design

I created and shared this simple checklist years ago, but since the information is still relevant and valuable, I thought it would be beneficial to share again.   Sometimes we just need to go back to the basics and information we learned at the start of our careers.  This is great information for your clients, which will further enhance your credibiliity and set you apart as the real estate expert, who is committed to selling their home and providing unparalleled service. 

 

Is the property already listed?  No worries.  This is still a great checklist to provide your clients, but I would recommend reviewing these items, plus any additional items you want to add, with your clients asap.  It could make the difference between a sold property and a stagnant, unsold listing.

 

 

Sellers Pre-Listing Systems Checklist

 

Sellers typically don’t check to make sure the HVAC unit is working properly or check to make sure their home is structurally sound.  Usually they wait for a Home Inspector to check the mechanical or structural items during the Home Inspection. You may not feel qualified to check all the mechanical or structural items in your home, but you can definitely avoid potential problems and reduce costly surprises by doing a few simple checks on some of the systems prior to putting your house on the market.

 

-          Check all cabinets and closet doors to make sure they open and close properly.

 

-          Make sure your refrigerator door closes properly and tightly.

 

-          Check refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

 

-          Check all faucets and plumbing for leaks or drips.

 

-          Flush toilets to make sure the tank is emptying and filling properly.

 

-          Check commode to make sure seat and tank are securely installed.

 

-          Check all electrical outlets, including exterior outlets.

 

-          Check all light switches, including exterior switches.

 

-           Turn on the AC Unit, even if it’s extremely cold outside, to make sure it’s working properly.

 

-          Turn the Heating Unit on, even if it’s extremely hot outside, to make sure it’s working properly.

 

-          Thoroughly inspect all ceilings, floors, and walls for cracks, moisture, mold or wood rot.

 

-          Test smoke detectors.

 

-          Clean Air Vents

 

-          Check operation of the washer and dryer.

 

-          Check garbage disposal.

 

 

 

Provided courtesy of Paige Earles and Pearle Staging & Design

 

Comments (1)

Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

It's a great list and needs to come to life again after a period of time.  Thanks!!!

Nov 28, 2011 05:51 AM