Dustan-Herman

847-891-9300

1010 Rohlwing Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
info@dustanherman.com

 

 

 

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Tips for selling

 

You can sell your home faster by following these selling tips...

You can probably sell your home faster and closer to asking price by making your home more presentable and desirable.

Owners tend to overlook many need-to-do home aspects—but buyers do not. The following list helps you spot and fix your home's important selling features.

Your repair & cleaning checklist

Basement

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

Kitchen

  • Appliances in good working order
  • Countertops cleared and cleaned
  • No dripping faucets
  • Pantry neatly arranged
  • Pantry hardware replaced
  • Refrigerator defrosted
  • Sink free of stains
  • Walls, cabinets stain-free

Bathrooms

  • Fixtures operating
  • Floors cleaned
  • Grouting stains removed
  • Guest towels
  • Joints caulked
  • Leaky faucets repaired
  • Missing tiles replaced
  • New shower curtain
  • Sink stains removed
  • Supplies stored

Lawn

  • Edges trimmed
  • Grass mowed
  • Lawn in good condition

Bedrooms

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

Living Room

  • Carpets cleaned
  • Cracks repaired in ceiling & walls
  • Curtains, drapes & blinds cleaned
  • Drapes / blinds opened
  • Furniture positioned to show space
  • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
  • Recently painted
  • Wallpaper secured
  • Woodwork repainted

Dining Room

  • Carpets cleaned
  • Cracks repaired in ceiling & walls
  • Drapes / blinds open to view
  • Floor waxed / refinished
  • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
  • Wallpaper secured
  • Windows washed
  • Woodwork repaired

Patios

  • Fencing secure
  • Wood stained or painted

Driveway

  • Potholes patched
  • Resurfaced
  • Recently sealed

Trees / Shrubs

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

Entry

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

Windows

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

Exterior of House

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

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