Rekey or replace the exterior locksYou don't know who still has a key — previous owners, builders, agents or neighbors.LocksmithDeep-clean the carpets before the furniture goes inIt's far easier in empty rooms, and it lifts the last occupants' dirt, pet dander and odors.Carpet CleaningPaint the rooms you want to changeEmpty rooms paint faster and cleaner, with no furniture to move or cover.PaintingClean the air ducts after closing or renovation dustDust from the move-out, repairs or a renovation settles in the ducts and recirculates every time the AC runs.Air Duct CleaningClean the dryer vent before the first loadLint left in the vent line is a fire risk, and a clogged vent makes every load take longer to dry.Dryer Vent CleaningTest the garage door's auto-reverse and the openerA door that doesn't reverse when it meets something can hurt people or pets — and old remotes may still open it.Garage Door RepairCheck the sliding door rollers and locksA slider that drags or won't latch isn't secure, and worn rollers get worse every time the door is forced.Sliding Door RepairCheck the fence, gates and pool barrierPool gates should close and latch on their own, and leaning posts or gaps let children and pets through.Fencing

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