Consider the Following Suggestions to Help Buyers See the Best First Impression of Your Home

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

Exterior Walls

• Renail 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
• 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

Landscaping

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

Reprinted with permission, Stewart Title Guaranty Company.