Home Seller's To-Do Checklist

Home Seller's To-Do Checklist

Dust Everything

• A/C vents
• Ceiling fans
• Baseboards
• Blinds
• Windows and sills
• Walls
• Ceilings

Clean and Replace as Needed

• Vents
• Fireplace
• Paint (outside and inside)
• Front door
• Light switches
• Light bulbs
• Doors, knobs, and hinges
• Drawer pulls on cabinets
• Blinds
• Carpets
• Chandeliers

Make Everything Welcoming and Inviting

• Remove any furniture that you don't need
• Maximize floor space by rearranging floor space
• Minimize. Pack up knick-knacks, figurines, and personal photos
• Remove all but a few books from their shelves
• Reduce the amount of wall art
• Balance plant life by reducing or adding
• Brighten the room by adding lamps to dark areas
• Leave your home smelling clean and fresh but avoid using heavily scented candles

Kitchen

• Pack away all dishes and cooking supplies that you don't use
• Empty the garbage before the house is shown
• Clear all items from the counter tops
• Replace the burner pans if needed
• Clean the tile grout
• Clean and polish the sink to make it look new
• Clear all magnets, messages and pictures from the refrigerator
• Keep all brooms, mops, and vacuums put away
• Remove pet food and dishes before the house is shown
• Organize your pantry
• Clean the microwave, stove, and oven
• Do a deep clean in the refrigerator

Dining Room

• Remove any extra chairs from the dining room and table to make it look more roomy
• Take out extra leaves from the table
• The bottom of the chandelier should be at least 60" from the floor.
• Clear everything from the dining table except for one centerpiece

Living Room

• Remove any ashtrays
• Keep coffee tables clear of excess "stuff"
• Furniture should be at a minimum
• Pack away any toys
• Use throws and pillows for a softer appearance

Bedrooms

• Purchase new bedspreads if needed
• Make beds everyday
• Keep bedside tables clear
• Remove most wall decor except for one or two tasteful pieces
• Repair and paint any damage to walls or nail holes
• Organize your closets and keep the closet doors shut
• Vacuum regularly and keep floors clear

Laundry

• Remove all laundry - clean and dirty
• Keep floor cleared
• Use high watt light bulbs
• All surfaces should be clear and clean
• Pack away soap and supplies in the cabinet

Baths

• Clean and keep clear all surfaces
• Organize cabinets
• Buy new towels if necessary
• Hide cleaning supplies and trash cans
• Display a bottle of hand soap
• Replace caulking around tubs and sink
• Fold towels in thirds on towel rack
• Replace or clean the shower curtain
• Take out any unnecessary items in the shower or bath
• Remove any cloth toilet lids and keep lids closed

Garage

• Repaint if necessary
• Pack away anything you don't use. Consider a storage unit.
• Sweep out the garage and cobwebs on the ceiling
• Make everything nice and neat

Exterior

• Sweep all walkways, decks, porches, and patios
• Power wash if necessary to remove mildew and to freshen everything up
• Re-stain decking if needed
• Clean and repaint your front door if necessary
• Replace all rotten wood
• Consider repainting the exterior trim and any painted surfaces
• Wash the windows
• Take a look at your home from the street, objectively
• Use outdoor furniture to accent the space

Yard

• Remove dead plants
• Weed where needed
• Freshen flower beds with new mulch
• Prune bushes and trees as needed
• Shrubs should not block the windows
• Keep your lawn freshly mowed
• Add some flowers for color

To sell your home or condo and for all of your real estate needs please contact:

Jeff Nelson
IXL Real Estate – Eastern Shore
251-654-2523
jeff@livegulfshoreslocal.com

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