How Do You Rate as a Homeowner? Are you killing the potential value of your home? You’ve all seen the neighbor on the block with the perfect yard and perfect paint job... where everything is neat as a pin. Is he or she just showing off? Or could they know something you don’t? The fact is, well-kept homes are worth more. New homebuyers want a near perfect house. Homes like this have higher value because they communicate that there will be fewer surprise repairs lurking for any new owner. They are also more attractive, are immediately ready for market and would command a higher price once there. Plus, it will close quicker than other homes that have not been similarly maintained. Take this quiz to see how you're progressing in making a your home more valuable. Click "Next" below to start your quiz! How often do you service your refrigerator? Quarterly Annually Bi-annually What service? Don’t remember None How often do you service your heating and A/C system? Semi-annually Annually Bi-annually What service? Don’t remember None Do you know where your main water shut off valve is located? Yes No None Do you know if main water shut off valve works? Yes No None If you remember, how often have you cleaned your dryer duct from appliance to the outside? Annually Bi-annually Every 5 years What service? Don’t remember None If you have gutters on your roof how often do you clean them? Annually Quarterly When it rains Never None How often do you operate the small valves under your sinks and beside the toilet? Quarterly Annually Every 2-3 years What valves? None Have you tested the GFCI outlets in your home during the last year? Yes No What is GFI? None Do you know how many parts of your home will need to be replaced in the next 5 years? Yes No None When is the best time to replace worn out parts of your home? When they are no longer fashionable Before the warranty is up After 5 years When they break When they have reached their projected life even if working None Do you know the remaining life of your roof? Yes No None Faucet aerators can clog with debris slowing water flow. When were they last cleaned? The last time they clogged Annually Never What is an aerator? None Have you ever checked or serviced your faucets and tub/shower valves for proper operation? Yes No None How often should you test the temperature pressure relief valve on your water heater? Monthly Quarterly Annually Never None Do you have non-expired fire extinguishers? Yes No None What is the minimum number fire extinguishers every home should have? 0 1 2 3 or more None Where should fire extinguishers be located? Select all that apply BBQ Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen Garage Living Room Time's up
