10W // Real Estate & Home Builders Guide // October 2016
1055 S. Hwy 395
Suite 313
C ORNERSTONE
Hermiston, OR 97838
Phone:
541-289-5454
Fax: 541-289-5456
www.hermistoncornerstone.com
Jessica Rosas
Broker
541-701-6163
A message from the Umatilla County Board of REALTORS ®
Is your home ready?
To get the best return on your home, you need to make your home look its best.
Here’s the checklist that will help you do it.
PRICE JUST REDUCED! 4 bedroom 1.5 bath split
level home. Living room on main level and a family
room in lower level. French doors lead outside to a
good sized yard. Come give this home some love!
Seller is related to listing agent. MLS# 16157755
$115,000
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
o Dirt, fingerprints or other stains?
o Nail or thumb-crack holes, tape residue?
o Cracks, chips, water damage?
o Need for repainting or new wallpaper?
o Neutral, light colours for roomy environment?
Doors
o Dirt, fingerprints or other stains?
o Need new paint?
o Open/close easily without squeaks?
o Latches/handles secure and working properly?
Windows
Clinton J. Fordice
Principal Broker
(541) 567-2122
“ T H E K E Y T O Y O U R R E A L E S T A T E N E E D S ”
Cell 541-561-4685
“Serving the Hermiston area in
Real Estate since 1973”
80574 Hwy. 395 N. • Hermiston, OR 97838
o Glass sparkling clean/chip- and crack-free?
o Open/close easily?
o Latches/handles/locks secure, working properly?
o Dirt and fingerprints on frames or sills?
o Screens clean and without holes?
o 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?
FRONTAGE PROPERTY ON HIGHWAY 395 N. - Two 3600 sq. ft. metal
buildings on 2.22 Acres m/l. Presently rented - Priced at $325,000 -
Call Clint for details.
Entryways and hallways
o Clean and free of clutter or obstructions?
o Welcome mat(s) clean and inviting?
Closets and storage areas
o Clean and well organized?
o Clutter and excess junk removed?
o Clothes hung neatly and not jammed together?
o Shoes and boots neatly stored/stacked?
APPROXIMATELY 3200 SQ. FT. BUILDING on 3.18
fenced acres. Presently being used for a trucking
business. Priced at $265,000 – Call Clint for details.
P ROPERTIES LISTED WITH F ORDICE R EAL E STATE S ERVICES I NC .
MAY OR MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE THROUGH Multiple Listing Service PER SELLER ’ S REQUEST .
Living room, dining room, bedrooms,
den and study
o Everything thoroughly vacuumed/dusted?
o Excess furniture removed for roomier atmosphere?
o Remaining furniture clean and in good repair?
o Wood and other surfaces clean and polished?
o Bookshelves neat, organized and clutter-free?
o Children’s games/toys stored neatly?
o Fragile items removed and stored?
o Smaller valuables removed/locked away?
o Window coverings open for views and sunlight?
o Mirrors clean and in good repair?
o Ashtrays cleaned and kept out of sight?
o Fireplace clean, logs/kindling stacked neatly?
Bathrooms
o Every surface sparkling clean?
o Countertops organized, free of clutter? Fresh soap?
o Sinks spotlessly clean, faucets working properly?
o Tub and shower surfaces clean?
o Towels stain-free and hanging neatly?
o Shower curtain clean and in good repair?
o Toilet extra-clean and working properly?
o Closets organized and clutter-free?
o Medicine cabinet clean, “personal items” removed?
Utility Space
o Clean and well-organized?
o Clutter and excess “junk” removed?
o Remaining items stored/stacked neatly?
o Everything thoroughly vacuumed/dusted?
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The Umatilla County Board of Realtors is a group of professional
Realtors. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
Umatilla County Board of Realtors
Heidi M. Carver