Front Door:

• Newly painted
• Doorbell operating
• Door brass polished
• Hinges oiled

Exterior of House:

• House recently painted
• Gutters recently cleaned
• Exterior lights operating
• Missing shingles replaced
• Moss removed from roof

Windows:

• Window trims painted
• Windows operating freely
• Cracked windowpanes replaced
• Windows washed

Driveway:

• Resurfaced
• Potholes patched
• Recently sealed

Patios:

• Wood stained or painted
• Fencing secure

Lawn:

• Lawn in good condition
• Grass mowed
• Edges trimmed

Trees/Shrubs:

• Dead branches pruned
• Dead shrubs replaced
• Overgrown shrubs pruned

Entry:

• Entry lights operating
• Floors cleaned
• Closet cleaned
• Closet light operating

Family Room:

• Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
• Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
• Wallpaper secured
• Woodwork repainted
• Windows washed
• Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
• Windows operating freely
• Drapes/blinds opened
• Carpets cleaned
• Hobby supplies put away

Bedrooms:

• Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
• Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
• Wallpaper secured
• Woodwork repaired
• Windows washed
• Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
• Floor waxed/refinished
• Carpets cleaned
• Beds made
• Laundry put away
• Floor free from clutter

Basement:

• Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
• No evidence of water penetration
• Dampness removed
• Cold water pipes covered
• Dehumidifier installed
• Sump pump installed
• No musty odors
• Drains cleared
• Furnace cleaned
• Storage neatly arranged
• Excess storage removed
• Floor swept
• Light fixtures operating
• Handrail secure
• Stairway runner secure

Dining Room:

• Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
• Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
• Wallpaper secured

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