Easy Fix-Ups to
Help Sell Your Home

Easy Fix-Ups
Do all the minor repairs that you have put off. Attention to details now can reassure your buyer that there are probably no unseen problems; conversely, some buyers worry that many small items out of order may actually be the indication of a major problem.

• Remove mildew
• Repair leaky faucets
• Check plumbing under sinks and repair small leaks
• Check faucet screens for any sediment that impedes water flow
• Check shower head for sediment
• Replace broken glass in windows; recaulk if necessary
• Open and close all windows and repair if necessary
• Check doors to make sure they all work properly; repair if necessary
• Repair toilets
• Test door bell, chimes, burglar and smoke alarms
• Caulk and grout bathroom tile
• Test all electrical outlets
• Label each circuit or fuse at circuit breaker
• Change or clean furnace and air conditioning filters
• Have equipment serviced if needed
• Repair kitchen appliances: refrigerator, stove, microwave, trash compactor, dishwasher
• Caulk and weatherstrip around doors and windows
• Helpful Information for a Prospective Buyer
• This information should be readily available to prospective buyers.
• A copy of your utility bills for the last year
• Copies of guarantees and warranties on major appliances and heating and cooling systems
• Copies of heating and cooling system service programs
• Receipts from any major repairs
• List of improvements made within the past five years
• List of all individuals who have done work on your house
• List of amenities which are not visible (special cabinet interiors, unusual wiring, attic storage, insulation, etc.)
• Information about neighbors and information on why you enjoyed living in your present home

From the Sedgwick County Extension Office, 9000 W. Central, Wichita, KS 67212