First Impression/Curb Appeal. Includes things like lighting, condition of door hardware, house #’s, mail boxes, etc.

House looks abandoned. Dated style or features. Tired and in need of a make-over.

Good condition, colors or fixtures are dated.

Netural appearance, but lacks WOW factor or drama.

Professionally executed landscaping, fresh paint, stylish house #’s and mail box.

First Impression, Landscaping

Overgrown hedges. Grass in poor condition – weeds, patches, etc.

Oversized bushes. In need of edging and fresh mulch.

Maintained, but lacks drama. No flowers or focal point.

Welcoming, updated, has WOW factor. Looks like a professionally implemented landscape plan.

Flow of House

Addition made to house that negatively affected flow and/or placement of windows, etc.

Floor plan is not “open” and there is an abundance of furniture and “stuff”.

Open layout, but with an abundance of furniture and “stuff”.

Open floor plan with neutral colors that flow gracefully into each other. Kitchen open to living space.

Architectural Details

Plain/Simple style; no fireplace, older windows, no crown molding or coves, no notable architectural WOW factor.

Has some details, but they aren’t accentuated. Challenging fireplace location and/or one or more odd shaped rooms or mix of styles.

Newer windows. Has fireplace or other architectural detail that is highlighted.Good-but-generic trim, doors, etc. Some updated finishes.

Dramatic fireplace or other feature. Cove ceilings, nice/newer windows, interesting trim around windows, etc.

Kitchen Condition (kitchens and baths sell houses, so importance is higher)

Outdated kitchen – 20+ yrs old. Layout and flow are less than ideal. Could really use a total make-over.

Fairly new cabinets/finishes and decent layout. Could use new countertops/paint and/or could benefit from lighting/hardware update.

Clean, newer and neutral, but lacks WOW factor. Space not be used as effectively as possible. Updated on tight budget.

Has WOW factor – granite, updated appliances, and newer cabinets; good lighting and storage. Nice flow and efficient use of space.

Bath (1) Condition, for 1/2 bath usually on a lower level of a ( kitchens and baths sell houses, so importance is higher).

Old, out-of-date style. Some damage/worn elements. Could really use a total make-over.

Older cabinets, paint and/or countertops. Needs lighting update and/or hardware change (select this cell if none).

Clean, newer (4 to 8 yrs) neutral finishes, but lacks WOW factor. Recently updated on a budget.

Has WOW factor – granite, and newer cabinets; good lighting and storage.

Bath (2) Condition (kitchens and baths sell houses, so importance is higher)

Select # 2 in scoring system if “none”

Old, out-of-date style. Some damage/worn elements. Could really use a total make-over.

Older cabinets, paint and/or countertops. Needs lighting update and/or hardware change (select this cell if none).

Clean, newer (4 to 8 yrs) neutral finishes, but lacks WOW factor. Recently updated on a budget.

Has WOW factor – granite, and newer cabinets; good lighting and storage.

Bath (3) Condition

Select # 2 in scoring system if “none”

Old, out-of-date style. Some damage/worn elements. Could really use a total make-over.

Older cabinets, paint and/or countertops. Needs lighting update and/or hardware change (select this cell if none).

Clean, newer (4 to 8 yrs) neutral finishes, but lacks WOW factor. Recently updated on a budget.

Has WOW factor – granite, and newer cabinets; good lighting and storage.

Rooms/Spaces Without Defined Purpose

Unharmonious rooms/additions. Nooks/lofts left with out purpose. Valuable square footage without a purpose use on the MLS.

A key space left with out definition and/or a large amount of unused square footage.

Some rooms have multiple uses.

All spaces and rooms are clearly defined with a single, obvious purpose.

Cleanliness

Dirty appliances/cabinets/drawers. Bathroom caulking/tile grout damaged and/or dirty. Old carpet, etc.

Fairly tidy, but needs deep cleaning (including windows). Garage and/or basement need attention.

Clean with exception of garage and/or closets.

White glove clean, including windows, appliances, closets, and all other storage areas.

Organization

Cluttered, too much furniture, too much stuff or collectables

No furniture/ vacant

Organized and edited, but lacks wow factor

Has WOW factor, organized, and lightly furnished and accessorized, art and accessories add drama and appeal, space is evident

Staging

Not staged, lived in.

No furniture/ vacant.

Some general staging tips applied, usually provided by Realtor.

Staged to perfection by a Professional Stager.

Décor ( How is house decorated?)

Vacant.

Furniture/lighting/art and/or window treatments are dated. Interior décor isn’t harmonious with home’s exterior style.

Décor is updated, but details like lighting, trim/doors or hardware have not been addressed.

Décor is updated. Furnishings and details all reflect current trends and are consistent with exterior style of house.

Status of General maintaince/ details inside and out

Paint/wallpaper in poor condition. Dated interior or exterior light fixtures. Doors/walls have holes. Backyard is undefined/overgrown.

Most paint and carpet in ok condition. May have many colors of paint and/or different types of carpet. Backyard is neglected.

Most maintaince issues have been addressed. Paint and carpet/flooring in good condition and fairly neutral.

Pride of ownership is immediately evident. Attention has been placed on details. House is considered move-in ready. Neutral colors used and consistent carpet/flooring throughout. Backyard is styled and maintained.

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