While recently touring home with a buyer, one home stood out in particular and for all the wrong reasons. Bikes and trikes and pets running around in the front yard, not to mention that there was two cars parked on the front lawn as well. My buyer later when ask to fill out a follow up form (I ask the buyers to respond as I am not buying your home I already have one) explained all this to the listing agent.

Exhibit the Exterior

Roof and Gutters

• Repair or replace loose, damaged or blistered shingles
• Clean gutters and downspout strainers
• Check gutters for leaks and proper alignment
• Inspect flashings around roof stacks, vents, skylights and chimneys
• Clear obstructions from vents, louvers and chimneys
• Check fascias and soffits for decay and peeling paint
• Inspect chimney for any loose or missing mortar
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Exterior Walls

• Re-nail loose siding and check for warping or decay
• Paint siding, if necessary
• Check masonry walls for cracks or any other damage
• Replace loose or missing caulking

Driveway

• Repair concrete or blacktop, if necessary

Garage

• Lubricate hinges and other hardware on your garage door

Windows & Doors

• Inspect doors and windows for any peeling paint
• Check condition of glazing around all windows

Test electrical outlets

Foundation

• Check walls, steps, retaining walls, walkways and patios for cracks, heaving or crumbling

Yard

• Mow lawn, reseed or sod, if necessary
• Trim hedges, prune trees and shrubs Weed and mulch flower beds