Things You'll Need:
- Pad
- Pen
- Paint (if necessary)
- Lawn and garden tools
- Cleaning supplies
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Step 1
Walk around the exterior of the home with a pad and pen and make notes of all necessary repairs. Look at the home, the front yard, the side yards and the back yard. Also include any other structures that are outdoors. Make a list of all work that needs to be completed including repairs and cleanup.
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Step 2
Make any necessary repairs and cleanup to the exterior of the home. Check the roof and siding of the home to make sure that they are in good condition. If necessary, paint the exterior of the home. Make sure gutters are working properly in case it is raining when the appraiser arrives.
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Step 3
Clean up all debris from the front and back yard. Mow the lawn and trim all of the bushes and trees. Remove all clutter that has accumulated outdoors.
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Step 4
Make the same type of checklist for the interior of the home by going from room to room. Check all of the appliances including the heating and cooling systems to make sure that they are in good working order. Repair or replace any broken items.
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Step 5
Clean the interior of the home and remove any clutter. Make minor repairs and touch ups to give the home a good appearance. Patch any holes in the walls and touch up with paint. Make sure that there is nothing leaking.
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Step 6
Make a list of every home improvement that has been made to the home and the year that it was done. Include new appliances, new roof, painting, flooring, heating, cooling, sprinklers and any other work that has been done to the home. This will help improve the value of the home.
