In Good Working Order

Want to sell your Fraser Valley home fast and without any hassle, then see that mechanical and electrical items are in good repair. Here's a checklist for all our Fraser Valley sellers:

Heating and Cooling

• Make certain furnace and home air conditioning are working properly.
  
• Replace furnace filters; clean electrostatic filters if applicable.
  
• Clean wall and floor ducts.
  
• Replace any missing vent covers.

• Make any necessary repairs to toilets that leak or flush improperly.
  
• Repair any noisy toilets.
  
• Fix leaking faucets or any that spray water.
  
• Unclog any slow drains.
  
• Check that all drain stops close completely.
  
• Repair or replace badly worn or chipped plumbing fixtures.
  
• Check that all showers and shower sprays work properly.
  
• Replace broken kitchen disposals.
  
• Be sure your basement sump pump works, if applicable.

Lighting & Electrical

• All lighting fixtures and switches (both interior and exterior) should be in working order.
  
• Make sure no fixture is missing a bulb. See that all bulbs are the correct wattage.
  
• See that all switches have switch plates and all outlets have covers.
  
• All phone jacks also need covers.
  
• Check batteries in all smoke detectors and see that detector covers are firmly in place.
  
• Be certain security systems work correctly.