Real estate and homes for sale in Northern Virginia. Serving Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, Fauquier and Arlington Counties.

Selling Tips and Owner Checklist

Bathrooms

Sink stains removed, leaky faucets repaired
Replace caulk and grouting
Replace/repair broken tiles
All fixtures operating
Wallpaper repaired
Walls, ceiling and trim recently painted
Floors cleaned and waxed
New shower curtain
All supplies stored
Matching guest towels displayed
Clean! Clean! Clean!

Bedrooms

Cracks and holes filled.
Walls, ceiling and trim recently painted
Wallpaper repaired
Windows washed and working freely
Curtains washed and ironed
Window coverings open for light
Floor surfaces vacuumed, waxed, refinished
Furniture positioned to show space
Large pieces stored elsewhere
Beds made
Laundry put away
Unused toys cleared out, rest put away
Floors free of clutter
Night table supplies stored

Closets

Light operating
Unused items cleared out
Neat and orderly
Walls, ceilings and trim painted
Floors clean

Basement and Laundry Area

Cracks in ceiling and walls repaired
Repair any water penetration problem
Dampness and musty smell removed Dehumidifier installed
Drains cleared
Furnace cleaned
Excess storage removed, the rest neatly arranged
Floors swept
Stairway runners secure and clean
Light fixtures operating
Stairways free of clutter
Handrail secure
Laundry in baskets

Garage and Storage

Excess storage removed
Floor swept
Tools stored neatly on pegboard
Paint supplies stored on shelves
Garden equipment on hooks
Workbench area neat and well lit
Light fixtures operating
Oil spots removed
Door lubricated and operating