Get Your Home Prepared to Sell
CLEAN
Floors: Steam, vacuum, and mop.
Windows: Wash inside and out.
Walls: Wipe for dust and cobwebs.
Doors: Clean dust and prints.
Baseboards: Give them a swipe.
Counters: Make them sparkle.
Mirrors: Clean those reflections.
Faucets: Clean lime and grime.
Toilets: Make the porcelain shine.
Lights: Clean dust and cobwebs
Furniture: Dust and shine.
Gutters: Clean them out.
Appliances: Clean inside and out.
Porches: Sweep them clean.
DECLUTTER
Rooms: Clear walkways.
Decor: Simplify and depersonalize.
Playrooms: Minimize toys.
Walls: Simplify crowded walls.
Closets: Organize and pick up.
Cabinets: Organize and minimize.
Garages: Organize and minimize.
Porches: Remove excess stuff.
REFRESH
Paint: Lighten colors and touch up.
Stain: Refresh worn stains.
Grout: Refresh stained grout lines.
Caulk: Replace if shrunk or stained.
Siding: Powerwash siding.
Brick: Tuckpoint brick crack.
REPAIR
Walls: Fill holes and cracks.
Roof: Get it checked for leaks.
HVAC: Get it serviced.
Outlets: Repair faulty outlets.
Fans: Remove wobbles and creaks.
LANDSCAPE
Flowers: Plant or pot flowers.
Shrubs: Plant and prune.
Mulch: Put down fresh mulch.
Trees: Trim low branches.
Grass: Edge, trim, and fertilize.
Splashblocks: Align with gutters.
Sidwalks: Clean and clear.
TIGHTEN
Doors: Tighten Hinges and knobs.
Cabinets: Tighten hinges and pulls.
Faucets: Secure and seal.
Toilets: Fill holes and cracks.
Decks: Get it checked for leaks.
PETS
Smells: Deodorize pet smells.
Supplies: Minimize or hide supplies.
Dogs: Pick up dog droppings.
Cats: Hide kitty litter stations.
Other: Let friends keep your reptiles.
LIGHTEN
Bulbs: Replace burned bulbs.
Blinds: Ensure blinds open and close.
Curtains: Clean and open them.
Candles: Light scented candles.
SECURE
Valuables: Store jewelry in a safe.
Medicine: Store away medications.
Documents: Keep out of sight.
