Preparing Your Home for Sale

Checklist Clean/repair gate and fence Clean/repair and empty letter box Move garbage bins out of sight Sweep/fix/clean driveway, paths and steps Mow lawn Clean, weed and trim garden Remove/replace dead or dying plants Clean/repair gutters and eaves Chec/reseal/repair roof Tidy garage and shed Clean windows Add a welcome mat Clean/paint front door Ensure street number is visible Check exterior lighs and doorbell Create an entrance and lighten the hallway Buy fresh flowers Clean/polish/vacuum floors Remove/hide personal items Dust and straighten pictures Hide/unplug electrical cables Remove clutter from counters Check cupboards are not overflowing Freshen up walls and cupboard doors Create the right atmosphere with lighting Ensure tables and benchtops are clean and not damaged Clean outside and inside of the firdge, oven, microwave etc. Replace out of date appliances Clean/repair the floor Clean drains and empty bins Ensure dishwasher is empty and clean Minimise decorations Do a complete spring clean Scrub/clean skirting boards, walls, floors, windows, lights, curtains and blinds Clean/repair flyscreens Remove clutter Install new light bulbs Entrance and garden Kitchen and dining General inside