Many Checklists provide the seller the general basics of preparing the home for sale.  The following checklist is one I provide to my clients as a general reminder of what they should do before any showing of their property.  The little things that make a huge difference.

Showing Checklist

Here are some simple steps you can take to increase the perceived value of your home and make a great first impression.

Exterior Appearance

• Keep lawns cut
• Trim hedges and shrubs
• Weed and edge gardens
• Walks shovelled and salted or Swept

At The Front Door

• Clean porch and foyer
• Place basket or boot tray in foyer

Create a Buying Mood

• Make sure your home smells fresh and clean (Open your windows for just 10 minutes a day!)
• Turn on lights
• Turn on air conditioner/heater
• Open the drapes
• Light the fireplace
• Turn television sets off.
• Turn on a radio with soft music at low volume.

Squeaky Clean

• Clean and freshen bathrooms, put toilet seat lids down.
• Clear off kitchen counters, make sure there are no dishes in the sink.
• Floors cleaned, toys picked up
• Garbage containers empty
• Make beds neatly
• Closet doors should be shut

Out of Sight

• Jewellery and valuables locked safely away
• Valuable property, such as objects of art, vases and figurines out of reach
• Cameras, credit cards, ID, medications and other small, easily pocketed items should be put away
• Pets should be out of sight or taken with you