Sellers Checklist

Prepare Your Home A Seller’s Checklist:

Prepare Your Home For Sale
The home needs to be made a presentable and as pleasant as possible when attempting to sell to prospective buyers. Be sure to make any necessary repairs and clean. A dirty home in need repairs will lower the value of your home and even turn away some buyers.

Check out our Sellers Checklist:

Freshen things up
Keep it light and bright
Remove clutter
Clean and polish door hardware and handrails
Clean wall switches and outlet covers
Clean and tidy basement and attic storage
Add plants and flowers throughout the house

House Exterior
Sealed driveway
Weed-free driveway and walkways
Healthy, weed-free, and trimmed lawn
Trees and shrubs trimmed
Wash front steps and porch
Check front doorbell and bell light
Clean or replace welcome mat
Repair and repaint fences and gates
Clean gutters and downspouts
Clean or repaint siding
Wash windows and screens
Clean shutters

Living, Family, Dining Rooms,Bedrooms
Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim
Repair or replace damaged moulding
Clean and wax hardwood and vinyl floors
Shampoo carpet
Clean drapes and bedspread
Clean out all closets
Put away all clothing

Bathrooms
Paint or wallpaper using light colors
Scrub tile, bleach, and repair grout
Check to see that drawers/doors open easily
Clean floor
Clean out medicine cabinet
Seal around tubs and showers
Replace old toilet seats
Replace shower window curtains
Put out a set of color coordinated bath linens

Kitchen and Laundry
Paint or wallpaper walls and ceiling with light color
Clean floor
Clean cabinets and appliances
Clean out refrigerator and wash interior
Empty dishwasher and clean around controls
Check operation of all appliances
Arrange and clean food storage areas
Clean out cabinets and drawers
Neatly display dishes in cabinets
Clear clutter from counter tops
Check to see that drawers/doors open easily
Wash or replace curtains

Garage
Check operation of wall sockets
Remove oil and grease from floor
Clean and organize storage area
Maintain noisy garage door opener