Checklist Before Selling

 

You may print out this page and walk through your property with it.

 

Outdoors

• Clear the front and back of the house of any clutter or personal items

• Check exterior lights and replace bulbs as necessary

• Remove any moss from roof and exterior walls

• Clean exterior walls and windows

• Check for peeling paint and repaint as necessary

• Replace any rotten wood from deck/s

• Repaint old deck/s and handrails

• Repair/repaint fence if necessary

• Insure garage door is working smoothly

Walls/Floors/Ceilings

• Deep clean carpet, or replace worn out carpet

• Clean and polish wood floors, or resurface worn out wood floors

• Clean all windows thoroughly, including window sills

• Check condition of baseboards and molding, clean or repaint as necessary

• Clean blinds and curtains

• Insure all door handles and hinges are working

• Insure all windows open smoothly and seal completely

• Clean walls and repaint if necessary

• Consider repainting any bold colors or feature walls to a more neutral color

• Clean fireplace completely

• Dust ceiling fans

Kitchen/Bathroom

• Clean all appliances, countertops and cupboards thoroughly

• Consider replacing old appliances

• Clear countertops as much as possible

• Check for leaking faucets

• Keep kitchen smelling fresh

• Replace any broken tiles

General Interior

• Insure entry is clean, tidy, and gives a great first impression

• Replace worn out light bulbs

• Keep furnishings minimal to maximize space

• Keep decoration minimal and impersonal

• Tidy all closets

• Insure all valuables are stored safely

• Tidy and clean garage