VIEW FROM ACROSS THE STREET
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Healthy, trimmed lawn
Shrubs trimmed neatly
Trees, shrubs trimmed to not touch the house
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Fix broken driveway asphalt
Edge all walkways and driveway
Remove any loose items/clutter from grounds
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HOUSE EXTERIOR
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Clean siding
Touch up all exterior trim
Repair any gates or fence
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Clean and align gutters and downspouts
Wash shutters
Wash all windows, storms and screens
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FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE AREA -Exterior
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Clean front steps, porch as needed
Clean exterior light fixtures
Put welcome mat at entrance
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Paint or wash storm door
Clean and wash front door
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FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE AREA - Interior
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Clear interior entry area of all clutter
Wash, polish and replace bulbs in light fixture
Paint to lighten and refresh entrance area
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Reduce volume, clutter in the front hall closet
Clean and polish the front entry floor
Remove fingerprints, scuff marks on trim, walls
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MAIN ROOMS
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Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim
Repair or replace damaged molding and trim
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Shampoo carpeting
Refinish, clean, wax floor
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BEDROOMS
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Repaint, re-paper, touch up walls, trim, ceiling
Replace or clean drapes
Shampoo carpet or clean, polish floors
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Organize and neaten all closets|
Clear off top surfaces of all bedroom furniture
Put all clothing away
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KITCHEN
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Paint walls, ceiling, trim white or light color
Remove wax, scrub, re-polish floors
Wash, wipe down, wax cabinets/appliances
Thoroughly clean range, ovens
Clean out refrigerator and wash interior
Empty dishwasher, clean around controls
Check operation of all appliances
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Reorganize and clean out cabinets and drawer
Neatly arrange and display dishes in cabinets
Clear all clutter from counter tops
Check to see that drawers/doors open easily
Wash or replace curtains
Clean or put away pet feeding, watering dishes
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BATHROOMS
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Paint using light colors
Scrub tile, bleach, repair grout
Check to see that drawers/doors open easily
Clean, polish floor as appropriate
Clean out medicine cabinet, wash inside and out
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Seal around tubs and showers
Check for evidence of water at toilet base
Replace old toilet seats
Replace shower window curtains
Buy a set of new, color coordinated bath linens
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LAUNDRY ROOM
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Check operation of appliances and clean them
Clean and clear clutter
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Provide adequate (bright) light to area
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GENERAL
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Remove clutter, papers, unnecessary items
Replace burned-out bulbs throughout the house
Clean out, sweep, organize garage
Organize basement and attic storage
Remove cobwebs from ceilings, corners
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Replace switches and outlets that don't work
Place colorful plants around the house
Remove paint splash on tile, floor, cabinets
Wash, polish all door hardware, handrails
Reorganize, clean-out all closets
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