Most of those mess ups where from him saying he had not put on the finishing touches. ( ie Trim not having 2nd coat, crown not being caulked or painted, ect)I went and visited two jobs he did and they looked good.

Dr) 175.00 LOCKS Replace key 5.00 Replace door lock 47.00 Replace passage doorlock 28.00 Replace deadbolt lock 47.00 GENERAL REPAIRS Replace refrigerator shelf 25.00 Replace stove/oven knob 16.00 Repair ceramic tile 150.00 Replace countertop 275.00 Replace cutting board 40.00 Replace kit/bath cabinet knobs 10.00 Replace mirror 45.00 Replace medicine cabinet 85.00 Replace towel bar 22.00 Replace tub/shower enclosure 195.00 Re-grout bath/shower tiles 165.00 Repair porcelain 135.00 Replace thermostat 75.00 Replace fire extinguisher 35.00 Remove junk and debris 250.00 Replace doorbell button 5.00 Replace doorbell unit 50.00 Replace Garage door (each) 525.00 GROUNDS / EXTERIOR Major yard Cleanup 425.00 Minor yard Cleanup 225.00 Mow lawn front and back 50.00 Clean gutters 185.00 Trim bushes 20.00 EXTERMINATING Exterminate for cockroaches 550.00 Exterminate for fleas 375.00 

For example most people don't think of dusting off the tops of the baseboards and trim or pulling out appliances and cleaning under and behind them.

If its someone they refer to me, Ill add on another $50.Something else I do is paint all trim a glossy oil based extra-white, and the walls a nice warm gray beige.

Make sure the battery in your smoke alarm(s) is working properly. 5 - If it's a single family home, please make sure that the grass is cut, the beds are clear of weeds, hedges are trimmed, and gutters are clear of debris. 6 - For any holes in wall, please spackle and touch-up paint. 7 - Per your lease, your utilities must remain on through the end of your lease term.

I edge the sidewalks and driveway, weed eat, trim hedges, mulch where appropriate.Hired lawn care never does as good a job as myself and it costs me just a little time.

Any place pulling a grand plus in rent to me seems it should look pretty decent, even if it's out dated the material and trim should fit well, carpet stretched and areas around stairs should fit well.

They are close to net zero energy homes and are being built as energy efficient as possible without driving the cost too high.I think the cost really depends on the type of construction and all the smaller finishes that go into the house (windows, doors, flooring, trim, appliances, fixtures, cabinets,etc.)

I don't... except for the occasional trim...If you had a daughter and the ability to decide to do what she wanted you wouldn't either...

I've also found that those round metal downspout leaf guards work well for this too.3) Trim any trees/branches that are touching the house/roof.