2M // Real Estate & Home Builders Guide // December 2017
Eastern Oregon
R eal E state
& H om ebu ilders G u ide
Walls and ceilings
o Dirt, fi ngerprints 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 colors for roomy environment?
Doors
o Dirt, fi ngerprints or other stains?
o Need new paint?
o Open/close easily without squeaks?
o Latches/handles secure and working properly?
Windows
o Glass sparkling clean/chip- and crack-free?
o Open/close easily?
o Latches/handles/locks secure, working properly?
o Dirt and fi ngerprints 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
o Lighting makes a room feel more inviting
o All bulbs working and proper wattage?
o Broken switches, exposed wiring?
o Table and fl oor lamps working properly?
Pet areas
o Clean, organized, odor-free?
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?
Kitchen
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?
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?
IS YOUR HOME READY?
Umatilla County Board of Realtors
Marsha Morgan
2016-2017 President
Advertising Sales
Floor coverings
o Dirt or stains?
o Excessive wear or damage?
o Area rugs clean and stain-free?
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