Be sure that:
-
repairs you’ve requested have been made. Obtain copies of paid bills and any related warranties
-
all items that were included in the sale price—draperies, lighting fixtures—are still there.
-
screens and storm windows are in place or stored.
-
all appliances are operating.
-
intercom, doorbell, and alarm are operational
-
hot water heater is working
-
HVAC is working
-
no plants or shrubs have been removed from the yard
-
garage door opener and other remotes are available.
-
instruction books and warranties on appliances and fixtures are there
-
all personal items of the sellers and all debris have been removed.
Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Copyright 2003. All rights reserved.
