Ashton Remax Executive

CHECK LIST 1

INSIDE
YOUR HOME

    FLOOR COVERINGS
       Dirt or Stains
       Excessive wear or damage
       Area rugs clean and stain free
    WALLS AND CEILINGS
       Dirt, Finger-prints or stains
       Nail or thumbtack holes,
       Tape Residue.
       Cracks, chips, water damage ?
       Repainting, Wallpaper
       Neutral Light colours
    DOORS
       Dirt, fingerprints or stains
       New paint (if needed)
       Open/Close no squeaks
       Latches/handles works well
    WINDOWS
       Glass sparkling clean
       Open/Close nicely
       Latches/Handles/Lock
       Dirt, Finger Prints on frames        and sills.
       Screens clean/no holes
       Storm window in good                condition.
    LIGHTING
       All bulbs working
       Broken switches
       Exposed wiring
       Table/Floor Lamp working
    PET AREAS
       Clean, organized, odour-free
    ENTRYWAYS AND                            HALLWAYS
       Clean and free of clutter
    CLOSETS AND STORAGE
       Clean, well organize
       Remove clutter
       Remove excess junk
       Clothes hung neatly
       Shoes / boots neatly stored
    KITCHEN
       Surface sparkling clean
       Organize counter tops
       Spotless Refrigerator in/out
          Light Bulb works
          Spoiled foods discarded
          Frost removed
       Oven/Stove Clean
       Sinks clean
       Faucets leak-free
       Dishwasher clean
       Cupboards/pantry spotless
LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, BEDROOMS, DEN AND STUDY
    Vacuumed/dusted
    Roomier Atmosphere
    Clean wood surfaces
    Bookshelves neat/organized
    Magazines discarded
    Children's toys stored neatly
    Fragile items removed
    Valuables locked away
    Windows open for views and         sunlight
    Mirrors/Ashtray/Fireplace clean
BATHROOM/POWDER ROOM
    Sparkling clean
    Fresh soap, counter tops clean
    Sinks spotless
    Faucets working
    Tub, Shower surfaces clean
    Towels stain free, hang neatly
    Shower curtain clean
    Toilet extra clean and working
    Cupboards organized
    Medicine cabinet clean
BASEMENT, FURNACE ROOM, GARAGE, ATTIC
    Clean and well organized
    Clutter, excess junk removed
    Items stacked neatly
    Vacuumed and Dusted

CHECK LIST 2

OUTSIDE
YOUR HOME

STRUCTURES
    Exterior surfaces clean
    Front door clean and inviting
    Eavestroughs/Downspouts
    Gates, Locks working
    Fences/decks in good repair
    Sidewalks/Walkways good
    Driveway clean
YARD AND ENVIRONMENT
    Driveways, sidewalk clean
    Lawns mowed/edged
    Leaves removed from lawns
    Trees pruned
    Hedges trimmed
    Dead branches removed
    Flower beds weeded
    Junk and scrap removed
    Playground clean
    Bicycles/toys out of way
    Firewood organized
    Dog runs clean

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	CHECK LIST 1 INSIDE YOUR HOME FLOOR COVERINGS Dirt or Stains Excessive wear or damage Area rugs clean and stain free WALLS AND CEILINGS Dirt, Finger-prints or stains Nail or thumbtack holes, Tape Residue. Cracks, chips, water damage ? Repainting, Wallpaper Neutral Light colours DOORS Dirt, fingerprints or stains New paint (if needed) Open/Close no squeaks Latches/handles works well WINDOWS Glass sparkling clean Open/Close nicely Latches/Handles/Lock Dirt, Finger Prints on frames and sills. Screens clean/no holes Storm window in good condition. LIGHTING All bulbs working Broken switches Exposed wiring Table/Floor Lamp working PET AREAS Clean, organized, odour-free ENTRYWAYS AND HALLWAYS Clean and free of clutter CLOSETS AND STORAGE Clean, well organize Remove clutter Remove excess junk Clothes hung neatly Shoes / boots neatly stored KITCHEN Surface sparkling clean Organize counter tops Spotless Refrigerator in/out Light Bulb works Spoiled foods discarded Frost removed Oven/Stove Clean Sinks clean Faucets leak-free Dishwasher clean Cupboards/pantry spotless LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, BEDROOMS, DEN AND STUDY Vacuumed/dusted Roomier Atmosphere Clean wood surfaces Bookshelves neat/organized Magazines discarded Children's toys stored neatly Fragile items removed Valuables locked away Windows open for views and sunlight Mirrors/Ashtray/Fireplace clean BATHROOM/POWDER ROOM Sparkling clean Fresh soap, counter tops clean Sinks spotless Faucets working Tub, Shower surfaces clean Towels stain free, hang neatly Shower curtain clean Toilet extra clean and working Cupboards organized Medicine cabinet clean BASEMENT, FURNACE ROOM, GARAGE, ATTIC Clean and well organized Clutter, excess junk removed Items stacked neatly Vacuumed and Dusted CHECK LIST 2 OUTSIDE YOUR HOME STRUCTURES Exterior surfaces clean Front door clean and inviting Eavestroughs/Downspouts Gates, Locks working Fences/decks in good repair Sidewalks/Walkways good Driveway clean YARD AND ENVIRONMENT Driveways, sidewalk clean Lawns mowed/edged Leaves removed from lawns Trees pruned Hedges trimmed Dead branches removed Flower beds weeded Junk and scrap removed Playground clean Bicycles/toys out of way Firewood organized Dog runs clean	GETTING YOUR HOME READY. Ask yourself, what can I do to make my house more attractive to buyers? Will the improvement make my home more sellable? Adjust your selling price to reflect the cost of maintenance. Item not used in six months or no idea when you will use it, throw it away, store it, donate to charity or have a yard sale. What are the two most important rooms in the buyers mind ? If your answer was the bathroom and kitchen, then you are absolutely right. Clean everything ! Don't be a Pack Rat ! Take a tour with a notepad starting from your front door. Note areas to remove clutter and dirt Note areas for painting and touch up. Clean Dirty Bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Sinks Clean Dirty Kitchen, crowded cupboards. Areas tend to look larger and more attractive with less items. CLEAN, DUST, POLISH, SHAMPOO, VACUUM, WAX Clean everything in sight. Remove unnecessary stuff. Pay special attention to: Rooms Closets Cupboards Basement Garage Storage Shed Windows REMOVE Unused or Bulky Funiture Pile of Unwashed Laundry Sentimental Items (De-personalize your home) REPAIR/REPLACE/REPAINT Broken items Items not working, leaky faucets, holes in window screen, lights, squeaky doors, doors not closing properly, missing cupboard handles, Cracks in walls and ceilings. Leaking roof or basement Repair/repaint water damage, Hair line cracks Electrical problems Heating system Peeling Paint or Wallpaper on walls Carpet, Drapes, Blinds Front Porch Post starboards and rotten floor boards. (first impression) THE BUYER'S VIEWPOINT How will the buyers furniture look in your home with Bright colour walls and patterned walls ? It may be too difficult for the buyer to imagine. Neutral Colours will enhance room sizes. ADD ITEMS Mirrors on the walls can make the room look larger. House plants or flowers Pillows DON'T HIDE DEFECTS! OUT-OF-SIGHT & OUT-OF-MIND Your basement leaks occasionally Sinks backs up if other taps are open at the same time. Electrical Defects Deciding against disclosure is a risky proposition. Disclose all major defects and faults, hidden or not! Let your REALTOR/Sales Representative know about the problems and discuss your opinions. There may be solutions you hadn't considered or ways to minimize the problem's impact on potential buyers. THINGS THAT MAKE YOUR HOME MORE APPEALING BUT UNLIKELY TO RECOVER COST. Adding a garage Swimming pool Deck		Ashton Ali Sales Representative (905) 883-4922 (416) 798-4966 (416) 627-4127 (905) 832-0294 View Listings






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