It's always a good idea to work with your Sellers to make sure they have gone through a safety check list to ensure their homes are ready to show and sell in advance of placing them on the market!  After all, they will eventually need to address any areas of concern before closing.

Some reminders:

Handrails should be secure and sturdy
Railings on decks should be secure and meet code requirements
Service all heating equipment
Consider installing carbon monoxide detectors
Use anti-skid material under area rugs (You don't want anyone
      falling down)
Smoke detectors should be installed in key locations
How about an automatic night light outside bedrooms
Fire extinguishers handy in kitchen and garage and even on an
      upper floor
Keep medicines and poisons in child secured cabinets
Firearms should be out of site and locked away (empty of course)
Properly store paints, solvents and gasoline in a well-ventilated area
Install ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) in bathrooms, kitchen
      sink, laundry room sink and any ofther source of water near outlets

Good luck !!!

Carole Lhuillier
Keller Williams Realty
404-604-3912
www.ourhometeamusa.com