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Tips and Checklists

MIBOR has created a library of tip sheets designed to provide guidance and information for homeowners. Click on the links below to learn about ways to increase your home's curb appeal, how to improve your credit score, how to select a home improvement with the best return on investment, and more.

We've also provided a series of printable checklists to help you prepare for packing, moving, relocating and more.

All of the following links are in PDF format.

Tip Sheets
Appraisals Bathrooms Cleaning up your credit Closing Curb appeal Dealing with a home disaster Decorating for resale Energy-saving Exterior home improvement Fall home maintenance Finding the mortgage that's right for you Getting your family ready for a move Good reasons to buy a home Home inspections Home storage Home-buying readiness Identifying home red flags Increasing home value Kitchens Making your home safer Making your home shine—on the inside Showing your home's exterior Moving Moving electronics	Moving with kids Hosting an open house Moving with pets New trends in homes Nurseries Preparing for a home inspection Preparing for homeownership Questions for home buyers Questions for home sellers Questions for mortgage professionals Reducing your home insurance rates Relocation Remodeling Reverse mortgages Selling a home during the holidays Selling a home in the summer Spring home maintenance Summer energy efficiency Summer home maintenance Tax tips for homeowners Top home problems Why use a REALTOR®? Winterization
Printable Checklists
Change of address checklist Closing checklist Fall home maintenance checklist Home safety checklist	Packing checklist Packing supplies checklist Relocation checklist Winter home maintenance checklist