Showing Preparation Checklist
It's important to make sure that your home will make a fantastic first impression when shown to potential Buyers. To help, we've compiled our best tips and tricks into the list below to make sure your home is always showing ready! It's best (if possible) that you take showing times to go shopping, out to dinner or to run errands since Buyers are generally more comfortable when the homeowner isn't home.
General
Turn on all of the lights in your home, including table lamps and the basement lights
Open curtains and blinds to let natural light in
Open doors between rooms to make your home feel more open
Dust, sweep and/or vacuum the whole house
Make sure the house is an inviting temperature (in summer run AC, in winter turn heat up)
Kitchen
All cabinets are closed
No dirty dishes/clutter in sinks and on counters
Wipe all counters, sinks, taps and appliances
Tip: To get a great shine on your taps and appliances wipe them down with a dry towel/paper towel
Ensure the dishwasher is empty
Empty trash cans and hide them if possible
If you have a garbage disposal, deodorize with 1/2 a lemon
Living Room/Dining
All clutter and personal items removed from living spaces
Fluff/stage the pillows on your seating
Bedrooms
Make all beds and fluff/stage the pillows
Remove all clutter from dressers, nightstands
Bathrooms
Make sure your toilet seats are down and the lids are closed
Wipe all counters, sinks, taps and appliances
Remove used towels and replace them with fresh ones
Remove personal care products from the sink, back of toilet and bathtub
Empty trash cans and hide if possible
If you have a great shower, open the curtain to show it off!
Laundry Room
No dirty laundry on display
No laundry in the washer/dryer