Home Preparation Checklist

First impressions are often lasting ones. It is absolutely vital that prospective buyers form a good opinion of your home from the moment they drive up. Homes that convey pride of ownership often sell more quickly and frequently receive the best offers.

Landscaping

Lawn                                                      _____________________________

Hedges / flowerbeds                          _____________________________

Fences / gates                                     _____________________________

Walks / driveway                                  _____________________________

Exterior

            Paint                                                       _____________________________

                Porches/decks                                     _____________________________

                Siding                                                    _____________________________

                Front door                                             _____________________________

                Roof / gutters                                        _____________________________

Entry, Living room, Dining room

                Floors / carpeting                                _____________________________

                Walls / ceilings                                    _____________________________

                Fireplace                                               _____________________________

                Window coverings                               _____________________________

                Furniture arrangement                       _____________________________

Kitchen

            Flooring                                                 _____________________________

                Walls / ceiling                                       _____________________________

                Cabinets                                               _____________________________

                Countertops                                         _____________________________

                Appliances                                            _____________________________

                Sink / faucet                                          _____________________________

Bathroom(s)

            Tub / shower                                        _____________________________

                Sink / faucet                                          _____________________________

                Vanity                                                     _____________________________

                Toilet                                                      _____________________________

                Floor                                                       _____________________________

                Walls / ceiling                                       _____________________________

Bedrooms

                Floor / carpeting                                   _____________________________

                Walls / ceiling                                       _____________________________

                Window coverings                               _____________________________

                Closets                                                  _____________________________

                Furniture arrangement                       _____________________________

Basement

            Stairway / Handrails                            _____________________________

                Floor                                                       _____________________________

                Storage areas                                      _____________________________

                Finished area                                       _____________________________

Garage

                Door / opener                                       _____________________________

                Storage                                                  _____________________________

                Floor                                                       _____________________________

General

            Windows                                               _____________________________

            Doors                                                     _____________________________

                Lights                                                     _____________________________

                Cleanliness                                          _____________________________

                Odors                                                     _____________________________

                Access                                                   _____________________________