🏡 Seller Preparation Checklist

Preparing Your Home with Clarity & Confidence

🧭 Pre-Listing Planning

☐ Schedule a seller consultation
☐ Review goals, timeline, and priorities
☐ Complete pricing & market analysis
☐ Confirm listing strategy

🧹 Declutter & Organize

☐ Remove excess furniture and décor
☐ Clear countertops and open surfaces
☐ Organize closets and storage areas
☐ Pack away personal items and photos

Why this matters: Buyers can better see the space and imagine themselves in the home.

🎨 Prepare & Stage the Home

☐ Rearrange furniture to improve flow
☐ Remove or replace oversized pieces
☐ Neutralize bold colors or décor (as needed)
☐ Add simple, intentional accents

Why this matters: Staging highlights space, function, and presentation.

🛠️ Minor Repairs & Touch-Ups

☐ Repair minor cosmetic issues
☐ Replace burned-out light bulbs
☐ Touch up paint where needed
☐ Ensure doors, locks, and fixtures function properly

Why this matters: Small details can influence buyer confidence.

✨ Clean & Refresh

☐ Deep clean kitchens and bathrooms
☐ Clean floors, windows, and mirrors
☐ Refresh linens, towels, and soft goods
☐ Address odors and improve air flow

Why this matters: A clean home feels well cared for and move-in ready.

📸 Photography & Marketing Prep

☐ Complete staging before photography
☐ Open blinds and maximize natural light
☐ Remove cars from driveway (if applicable)
☐ Final walkthrough before photo day

Why this matters: Preparation ensures your home photographs at its best.

🚪 Showing Readiness

☐ Establish showing availability
☐ Create a plan for pets
☐ Keep daily maintenance checklist
☐ Secure valuables

Why this matters: Consistent readiness supports smooth showings.

✅ Final Review

☐ Walk through home with fresh perspective
☐ Address last-minute adjustments
☐ Confirm listing launch details

OUR APPROACH

Our role is to guide you through preparation thoughtfully—focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary work or expense. Each recommendation is made with intention, supporting strong presentation, confident pricing, and a successful sale.