Below are questions to ask yourself when preparing your home for sale to ensure it looks the best it possibly can in the buyer's eyes.

Exterior
· Does your yard look well maintained?
· Are the trees and bushes trimmed?
· Is your lawn mowed and edged?
· Is your lawn free of weeds?
· Are the decks and patios clean?
· Does your house need painting?
· Are there any exterior holes or cracks?
· Are your walks and porches clean and in good repair?
· Does your roof leak or sag?
· Are any shingles or tiles missing?
· Is your chimney in good shape?

Carpeting/Walls/Ceilings
· Are your carpets clean and in good condition?
· Do your carpets need stretching?
· Are there any pet or smoking odors?
· Do your walls have any cracks or holes?
· Do your walls need painting?
· What about that wallpaper?
· Do your ceilings have any water stains, cracks or peeling?
· Do your ceilings need painting?

Kitchen
· Are your appliances clean and in good working order?
· Are your cabinets in good condition?
· Are your countertops in good condition?
· Is your tile grout clean?
· Is your sink stained, chipped, or in need or re-calking?

Bathroom
· Do your faucets shut off completely?
· Do your sinks drain freely?
· Are your toilets in good condition?
· Are your shower doors shiny?
· Do your tubs need caulking?
· Is your floor in good condition?
· Are your vanities and mirrors in good condition?

Living Room
· Is your fireplace clean?
· Is the fireplace screen in good shape?
· Are all drapes, shutters and shades clean and working properly?
· Are any window screens bent?
· Do all the windows open and close easily?
· Are the windowsills clean?
· Are your doors in good condition?
· Do any doors sag or stick?
· Do the locks work?
· Is the paint in good condition?
· Do the doors seal tightly?

Basement/Attic
· Is your basement/attic organized?
· Are they well lit?
· Are they clean?
· Are the stairs in good repair?
· Do the doors open and close easily?
· Are there any signs of insects or rodents?

Garage
· Is your garage organized?
· Is it well lit?
· Is the floor swept?
Are there oil spots or other stains on the concrete?