American Search & Settlement Company

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EXTERIOR- replace, repair, and/or paint any damaged. . .

__ plaster

__ wood siding

__ trim

__ rain gutters

__ shutters

__ doors

__ window frames

__ glazing

__ screens

__ hardware

__ fences/gates

__ outdoor lighting

__ street numbers on house or

     mail box

Clean/Wash. . .

__ siding

__ windows

__ screens

__ outdoor BBQ

__ AC unit

__ pool/spa

Put 100-watt bulbs in. . .

__ porch lights

__ carport

__ garage

Misc Activities. . .

__ Clean around service areas/trash

     cans

__ Haul away rubbish

__ Straighten woodpile

__ Repair leaky faucets

__ Clean up pet droppings

__ Polish door hardware

__ Make sure doorbell/knocker works

__ Make sure septic tank is odor-free

__ Clean oil stains from

     driveway/street

__ Patch/reseal driveway if necessary

 

LANDSCAPING

__ Mow/edge lawn regularly

__ Aerate/feed lawn

__ Overseed bare spots in lawn

__ Water lawn regularly

__ Remove/replace dead plants

__ Prune overgrown/diseased/

     damaged shrubs

__ Prune or remove shrubs/trees

     blocking view from windows

     (unless view is undesirable)

__ Stake up any sagging trees/shrubs

__ Keep flower beds free of weeds

__ Trim around base of

     trees/walls/fences

Repair or remove any broken/damaged landscape accessories such as:

__ fences

__ walls

__ gazebos

__ fountains

__ trellises

__ planters

__ other (_________________)

Misc. Activities. . .

__ Replace any broken stepping

     stones

__ Adjust any sprinkler system;

     repair any broken/leaky heads

__ Install fencing or shrubs to hide any

     unsightly views

 

GARAGE/CARPORT/SHED

__ Install 100-watt light bulb

__ Keep area clean/uncluttered

__ Hang up/put away tools

__ Clear away any cobwebs

__ Remove oil/paint stains from floor

__ Adjust tension rod to eliminate

     sag from overhead gargage door

__ Lubricate/adjust/repair garage

     door opener

__ Paint if needed

 

HEAT/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

__ Vacuum

__ Replace filter

__ Clean intake vent

__ Remove any stored items

ALL ROOMS, Clean especially around:

__ doors

__ windows

__ light switches

__ baseboards

__ chair rails

Misc. Activities. . .

__ Wash lace curtains and have

     draperies cleaned if necessary

__ Remove or pull back dark curtains

__ Lubricate window slides (soap for

     wood/silicon or a candle stump for

     metal)

__ Make sure doors open smoothly

__ Clean ceiling light fixtures

__ Check for cobwebs in all corners

__ Fix any scratches in wooden floors

__ Replace worn/broken flooring

__ Remove or replace worn carpet

__ Use area rugs where needed

__ Empty wastebaskets

__ Make the beds

__ Fluff the pillows

 

KITCHEN

__ Keep dishes and food out of sight

__ Clean appliances

__ Clean range hood, including

     light bulbs

__ Clean behind appliances

__ Keep floor clean

__ Clean light fixtures

__ Make sure all electrical

     outlets work

__ Eliminate cooking odors

__ Deodorize garbage disposal,

     dishwasher, refrigerator

__ Repair faucets

__ Put fresh shelf paper in cabinets

__ Organize cupboards

__ Clean out under sink

__ Replace garbage disposal gasket to

     reduce noise

 

BATHROOMS

Keep them spotlessly clean!

__ Shine mirrors

__ Keep wastebasket empty and clean

__ Clean out cabinets and remove

     non-essentials

__ Keep fresh, clean towels on towel

     racks

__ Clean shower door-if sliding door,

     keep track well lubricated

__ Remove soap residue, mildew and

     mold from sink/tub/shower

__ Remove lime deposits from

     fixtures/drains/sink/toilet bowl

__ Remove stains from porcelain

     sink/tub/toilet

__ Replace torn/moldy shower curtain

__ Clean tile grout

__ Make sure toilet flushes properly-

     replace mechanism if necessary

__ Clean exhaust fan/heater- replace if

     broken or noisy

 

CLOSETS

__ Keep closets clean and free of

     clutter

__ Throw out or pack away

     nonessentials

__ Adjust/repair any sliding doors

__ Lubricate sliding door hardware

__ Paint if needed

 

LAUNDRY AREA

__ Clean out area behind washer/dryer

__ Eliminate any mildew odors

 

BASEMENT

__ Eliminate any signs of

     dampness/mold

__ Check for and eliminate cracks

 

 


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