Remember
- When buyers make a
decision to purchase a home they do it emotionally!
The feeling they get from the house and the way they
picture themselves enjoying the home, are two of the
most important factors in the decisions to buy. The
following list offers a few suggestions to help the
buyers create their own good feelings and visualize
themselves owning your home.
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To Every Showing . . . |
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Open drapes, blinds. |
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Turn on lights. |
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Turn on soft music. |
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Put dog outside. |
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Cool in summer/warm in
winter. |
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Do not speak to
potential purchasers. |
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Stay out of the way
(in one room or outside).
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Before
The Inspector Arrives . . .
Remember - Repairs made prior to the
inspection will save time and aggravation. Depending
on the type of loan or the terms of the contract
some or all of the following list may apply. |
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Slope ground away from
the foundation (out four (4) feet where possible). |
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Allow for four (4)
inches of foundation to show, including above flower
beds. |
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Cut tree limbs away
from house. |
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Wash stained siding
and brick to remove discoloration or mildew. |
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Install splash blocks
at downspouts. |
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Clean gutters and
repair where necessary. |
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Repair all rotted wood
and paint to match. |
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Remove any items
stacked (firewood, etc. ) against the house or
garage. |
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Repair or replace
damaged screens. |
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Cover exposed wiring
with flexible conduit. |
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Install blanks in
circuit breaker box where any are missing. |
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Check all electrical
outlets for proper wiring. |
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Check firebrick in the
fireplace. Seal with fireplace mortar where
necessary. |
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Clean Chimney. |
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Clean and inspect
heater and check for holes or cracks in the heat
exchanger. |
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Check A/C, it should
cool to twenty (20°) degrees below outside
temperature. |
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Check condensing unit
and clean away any debris, leaves, grass, etc. |
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Test all smoke
detectors. Add new batteries where necessary. |
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Toilets should be
secured - should not rock. |
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Make sure tubs and/or
showers do not leak into wall when water is sprayed
from fixtures. |
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Have all cracks in
masonry repaired by professional mason. |
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Regrout any cracks in
ceramic tile. |
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Repair dripping
faucets.
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