Published August 5, 2025

Basic Home Maintenance Checklist

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Written by Tammy & Scott Sartain

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A simple home maintenance checklist is useful for keeping your home in good shape. It includes tasks like testing smoke detectors, changing air filters, inspecting for leaks, and cleaning gutters. Organizing these tasks into a schedule with monthly, seasonal, and yearly intervals, according to maintenance guidelines, is advantageous. Following a checklist and sticking to a regular routine helps homeowners prevent costly repairs, extend the life of their home's systems and appliances, and ensure a safe living environment.

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Are you buying or selling a home?

Buying
Selling
Both
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When are you planning on buying a new home?

1-3 Mo
3-6 Mo
6+ Mo
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Are you pre-approved for a mortgage?

Yes
No
Using Cash
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Would you like to schedule a consultation now?

Yes
No

When would you like us to call?

Thanks! We’ll give you a call as soon as possible.

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When are you planning on selling your home?

1-3 Mo
3-6 Mo
6+ Mo

Would you like to schedule a consultation or see your home value?

Schedule Consultation
My Home Value

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