RISE Home Readiness Assessment | Capital Crest Group

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Your RISE Home
Readiness Assessment

See where your home stands today — and what steps will make the biggest difference when it's time to sell.

For each area below, select the description that best matches your home's current condition.

1 = Needs Significant Attention • 2 = Showing Its Age • 3 = Acceptable • 4 = Well Maintained • 5 = Move-In Ready

Major Systems

Roof

1Visible damage, leaks, or 20+ yrs old

2Aging with minor wear (15–20 yrs)

3Functional, no active issues (10–15 yrs)

4Good shape, recently inspected (5–10 yrs)

5Replaced or certified within 5 yrs

HVAC System

1Unreliable or 20+ years old

2Works but inefficient (15–20 yrs)

3Functional, serviced regularly (10–15 yrs)

4Reliable and efficient (5–10 yrs)

5New or recently replaced (under 5 yrs)

Plumbing

1Frequent issues, old pipes, or leaks

2Occasional slow drains or minor leaks

3Everything works, no current problems

4Updated fixtures, good water pressure

5Modernized pipes and fixtures

Electrical

1Outdated panel, fuses, or knob-and-tube

2Older but functional, limited outlets

3Up to code, adequate for daily use

4Updated panel, GFCI in wet areas

5Fully modern, ample outlets

Major Systems — Subtotal0 / 20

Living Spaces

Kitchen

1Original and noticeably dated

2Functional but needs cosmetic updates

3Clean and presentable as-is

4Updated appliances or countertops

5Renovated within last 10 years

Primary Bathroom

1Original fixtures, tile damage, dated

2Functional but showing its age

3Clean, no damage, presentable

4Partially updated (vanity, fixtures)

5Fully updated or renovated

Other Bathrooms

1Significant wear or damage

2Dated but functional

3Acceptable condition overall

4Well maintained with some updates

5Fully updated

Flooring (All Areas)

1Stained, damaged, or heavily worn

2Noticeable wear in high-traffic areas

3Presentable, minor wear only

4Good condition, consistent look

5Like new or recently replaced

Basement

1Moisture issues, musty smell, or water damage

2Dry but unfinished, limited usable space

3Functional storage, no moisture concerns

4Clean, organized, partially finished

5Fully finished, dry, adds livable space

Living Spaces — Subtotal0 / 25

Curb Appeal & Exterior

Exterior Paint / Siding

1Peeling, faded, or damaged

2Showing age, needs touch-ups

3Acceptable, no major issues

4Well-maintained, clean appearance

5Freshly painted or new siding

Landscaping

1Overgrown or neglected

2Basic but inconsistent care

3Tidy and neat overall

4Well-kept with curb appeal

5Professionally maintained

Driveway & Walkways

1Cracked, uneven, or hazardous

2Visible wear but passable

3Functional, minor cracks only

4Good condition, clean

5Excellent, recently resurfaced

Front Entry & Door

1Worn, dented, or outdated

2Functional but unremarkable

3Clean and presentable

4Good impression, well-maintained

5Inviting and updated

Curb Appeal & Exterior — Subtotal0 / 20

Overall Condition

Interior Paint / Walls

1Scuffed, stained, or bold dated colors

2Noticeable marks, needs freshening

3Neutral enough, minor touch-ups

4Clean, neutral, well-maintained

5Freshly painted in neutral tones

Windows

1Drafty, foggy, or hard to open

2Older but functional, some seal issues

3Work fine, no visible problems

4Good condition, dual-pane glass

5Energy-efficient, new or like-new

Storage & Closets

1Overflowing and cluttered

2Full but somewhat organized

3Adequate, reasonably tidy

4Well-organized with good systems

5Spacious-feeling, clean, staged

General Cleanliness

1Needs deep cleaning throughout

2Surface clean but needs attention

3Clean to average standard

4Noticeably well-kept and fresh

5Spotless, show-ready condition

Overall Condition — Subtotal0 / 20

Your Total Home Readiness Score 0 / 85

Complete all 17 areas above to see your home readiness level.

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Capital Crest Group | RISE Specialists™ | Long & Foster Real Estate
1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 560, Rockville MD 20852
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