Prepare Your Home for Sale & Staging Checklist

Curb Appeal Checklist

Check the home from the roof line down

• Is the roof free and clear from obstructions and moss?
• Are the gutters clear and neatly hung?
• Are the windows clean and free from obstructions? (such as overgrown bushes or trees)?
• Are bushes, trees and shrubs neatly pruned?

Inspect the condition of paint or siding

• Is it time to power wash the siding?
• Is touch up paint needed?
• Is the front door in good shape?

Do flower beds need an upgrade?

• Are plans neatly pruned?
• Is the bed free and clear of weeds?
• Is the bed properly mulched?

Keep the lawn groomed

• Is the lawn free and clear from weeds?
• Is the lawn free from grass clippings?
• Is the lawn neatly edged?

Staging the Interior of Your Home Checklist:

Remove all clutter from the house

• Are countertops free and clear?
• Have you removed unneccesary furniture throughout the house?
• Remove the art gallery and coupon collection from the refrigerator

Check the bathrooms

• Are the surfaces clean and clear?
• Are shower curtains and doors hung properly?
• Is the flooring clean and fresh?
• Are towels neatly hung?

Check the walls

• Is paint and wallpaper fresh and clean?
• Ae the walls free from holes?
• Are there any colors or objects on the walls that need to be removed?

Check the floors

• Is the carpet clean and free from stains?
• Are hard surface floors clean and free from stains

Check windows and window coverings

• Are all the windows clean?
• Are draperies and blinds clean?

Pet Check

• Are there any signs that this is a pet's home?  Be sure to clean and remove kitty litter, pet toys and bedding.

How's the aroma?

• Try to air out the home prior to showings
• If air freshener is necessary, use well before showings as a considertion to those with allergies.