HOME PREP CHECKLIST
Entryway
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Front door/windows cleaned and good condition
□ Clean or replace rug for showings/opens
□ Light fixtures work and clean
□ Flooring cleaned and polished
□ Overall clean and uncluttered
Living Room/Family Room
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Flooring/carpet clean and good condition
□ Blinds and/or curtains clean and good condition
□ Doors and windows clean and good condition
□ Light fixtures work and clean
□ Clean fireplaces (inside and out)
□ Excess furniture and décor removed
□ Overall clean and uncluttered
Kitchen
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Cabinets clean and good condition
□ Countertops clean and clear of all small appliances
□ Flooring clean and good condition – remove all rugs
□ Updated hardware (inexpensive upgrade)
□ Appliances are clean (inside/out) and work
□ Light fixtures work and clean
□ Free from bad odors (light candle if needed)
□ Overall clean and uncluttered
Dining Room (formal or informal)
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Flooring clean and good condition
□ Dining table fits in space (doesn’t feel tight/too small)
□ Light fixtures work and clean
□ Blinds and/or curtains clean and updated
□ Overall clean and uncluttered
Laundry/Mudroom
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Flooring clean and good condition (grout too)
□ Washer and dryer clean and work
□ Light fixtures work and clean
□ Overall clean and uncluttered
Office/Den
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Free from personal and important documents
□ Declutter desk(s) – (1) monitor, keyboard, mouse, desk lamp and 1-2 décor items
Bathrooms
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Light fixtures work and clean
□ Flooring clean and good condition
□ Tile grout clean and good condition (no cracks or stains)
□ Sinks, tub/shower and toilets clean and work
□ Replace or wash shower curtains (neutral color)
□ Vanities clear from personal toiletries
□ Purchase new, white show towels – bath and hand
□ Smells clean and fresh (light candle if needed)
□ Overall clean and uncluttered
Bedrooms
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Flooring/carpet clean and good condition
□ Blinds and/or curtains clean and good condition
□ Doors/windows clean and good condition
□ Beds are made nicely (like a hotel, add accent pillows)
□ Light fixtures work and clean
□ Excess furniture and décor removed
□ Closets and dressers are organized and clean
□ Overall clean and uncluttered
Basement
□ Fresh and neutral paint color
□ Flooring/carpet clean and good condition
□ Light fixtures work and clean
□ Smells fresh and aired out (no musty smells)
□ No signs/smells of water damage or pests
□ Stair handrail installed and secure (up to code)
□ Doors/windows clean and good condition
□ Storage or mechanical room organized and accessible
□ Overall clean and uncluttered
Garage
□ Clean and decluttered (can see the number of stalls)
□ Remove all unnecessary items
□ Neatly stack moving boxes or excess furniture from home in dedicated area if needed
Written by: Anna Elder and ALD