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Floor coverings
Kitchen
o Dirt or stains?
o Excessive wear or damage?
o Area rugs clean and stain-free?
o Every surface sparkling clean?
o Countertops organized, all but daily use
appliances?
o Refrigerator spotless inside and out?
o Organized? Spoiled food discarded?
o Frost removed? Light bulbs working? (Buyers look!)
o Oven/stovetop clean? Burner trays cleaned?
o Sinks clean; faucets working properly
and leak-free?
o Garbage disposal in good working condition?
o Cupboards/pantry spotless, organized?
o Dishwasher clean and stain-free?
Walls and ceilings
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Dirt, fingerprints or other stains?
Nail or thumb-crack holes, tape residue?
Cracks, chips, water damage?
Need for repainting or new wallpaper?
Neutral, light colours for roomy environment?
Doors
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Dirt, fingerprints or other stains?
Need new paint?
Open/close easily without squeaks?
Latches/handles secure and working properly?
Windows
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Glass sparkling clean/chip- and crack-free?
Open/close easily?
Latches/handles/locks secure, working properly?
Dirt and fingerprints on frames or sills?
Screens clean and without holes?
Storm windows in good condition?
Window coverings
o Dirt or stains?
o Excessive wear or sun damage?
o Open/close easily, hardware working properly?
Lighting
(lighting makes a room feel more inviting)
o All bulbs working and proper wattage?
o Broken switches, exposed wiring?
o Table and floor lamps working properly?
Pet areas
o Clean, organized, odour-free?
Entryways and hallways
o Clean and free of clutter or obstructions?
o Welcome mat(s) clean and inviting?
Closets and storage areas
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Clean and well organized?
Clutter and excess junk removed?
Clothes hung neatly and not jammed together?
Shoes and boots neatly stored/stacked?
Living room, dining room, bedrooms,
den and study
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Everything thoroughly vacuumed/dusted?
Excess furniture removed for roomier atmosphere?
Remaining furniture clean and in good repair?
Wood and other surfaces clean and polished?
Bookshelves neat, organized and clutter-free?
Children’s games/toys stored neatly?
Fragile items removed and stored?
Smaller valuables removed/locked away?
Window coverings open for views and sunlight?
Mirrors clean and in good repair?
Ashtrays cleaned and kept out of sight?
Fireplace clean, logs/kindling stacked neatly?
Bathrooms
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Every surface sparkling clean?
Countertops organized, free of clutter? Fresh soap?
Sinks spotlessly clean, faucets working properly?
Tub and shower surfaces clean?
Towels stain-free and hanging neatly?
Shower curtain clean and in good repair?
Toilet extra-clean and working properly?
Closets organized and clutter-free?
Medicine cabinet clean, “personal items” removed?
Utility Space
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hermiston Landlord Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23W
How to Subscribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22W
Home Buyer's Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16W
Morrow County:
American West Properties,
Boardman   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10W, 15W
Mt. Valley Land Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17W, 22W
Umatilla County:
American West Properties,
First Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11W-14W, 15W
C Holt Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19W
Fordice Real Estate
Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19W, 22W
Hermiston Realty . . 19W, 20W, 21W, 24W
Miller Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16W, 18W
Preferred Realty, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9W, 15W
RE/MAX Cornerstone . . . . . . . . . . 4W, 5W, 8W
Universal Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6W,7W8W
Other:
Intermountain Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22W
Affiliates:
Banner Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15W
RMLS Regional Multiple
Listing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3W
Home Town Mortgage Group . . . . . . . . . . . 1W
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Clean and well-organized?
Clutter and excess “junk” removed?
Remaining items stored/stacked neatly?
Everything thoroughly vacuumed/dusted?
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