Real Estate Information For Buyers and Sellers

• Exterior of the  house- If it is frame construction, is the paint in good condition? If brick, is the tuck-pointing in good condition?
  
• Are the home´s roof, gutter, and downspouts in good condition?
  
• Does the floor plan layout make sense for your situation?
  
• Is the heating and air conditioning in good condition?
  
• How old is the water heater?
  
• Check for leaky faucets, cracked walls and woodwork, loose doors, knobs, sticky windows and warped doors.
  
• Is the kitchen conveniently laid out?
  
• Are counter tops and floors in good condition?
  
• Is cabinet space adequate?
  
• In the bathrooms, is the grouting secure around the tub and shower areas?

Not only should you pay attention to these items, you should employee the services of an unbiased professional building inspector. The building inspector is trained to look for things that you may miss in the excitement of looking at homes. I will be glad to recommend the services of several qualified, licensed inspectors.

1. Make a good first impression- Put your landscaping and interior in top
   shape
2. Make your home inviting- Once prospective buyers open the door make that your home is
   clean and smells fresh
3. Repair the little things you have been putting off- Help buyers focus on the big picture
   by taking care of the little things
4. Paint is your friend- A fresh coat of paint where needed can make a big difference in a
   buyer's impression of your home
5. Declutter- Get rid of junk and arrange your furniture to make your home seem as large as
   possible
6. Make your pets as invisible as possible- Not every buyer likes pets or pet odors, try to
   make arrangements to keep pets out of the way
7. Make your home comfortable- Turn the thermostat to the seasonably appropriate
   temperature, turn on lights, open blinds and cutains
8. Have information about your home available- Copies of utility bills, tax bills and
   survey answer a lot of buyer questions
9. Make your house available- Be as flexible as possible on the times you allow buyers to
   view your property
10. Communicate with me if you have a problem or a special need

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