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.
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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 _____________________________