The Luxury Seller’s Checklist

All Rooms

• Depersonalize every room. This includes removing your personal knickknacks, pictures, and anything else that makes your home personal to you.
• Remove unnecessary furniture and rearrange your furniture to maximize floor space.
• Reduce the amount of wall art to one or two pieces.
• Convert each room back to its original purpose.
• Clean everything! This includes your walls, ceilings, ceiling fans, baseboards, carpets, doors, light switch covers, windows, blinds, the fireplace, and the A/C & heater intake vents.
• Repair any holes, scuffs, or damages to the walls.
• Fix anything that may be broken.
• Replace house fixtures as needed. This includes your carpets, light switch covers, outlet covers, light bulbs, faucets, doors, door knobs/handles, blinds, A/C & heater intake vents, and the interior/exterior paint.
• Add a lamp to any dark areas to brighten up the space.
• Freshen up your house and leave it smelling clean with an essential oil diffuser.

Living Room

• Avoid clutter and keep the furniture clear.
• Use pillows and throws to make the room more inviting.
• Store all toys and/or pet supplies out of sight.

Kitchen

• Clear all items from the countertops.
• Clear the refrigerator of all magnets, pictures, messages, and items.
• Clean all of the appliances, including the stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
• Replace the burner pans on the stovetop if needed.
• Clear out any dishes from the sink and polish the sink to make it look new again.
• Pack away any dishes, small appliances, and cooking supplies you can live without.
• Clean and organize the pantry to look tidy.
• Clean, and bleach, the tile grout (wall and floor) as needed.
• Put away all cleaning equipment and supplies to keep out of sight.
• Before each showing, empty the trash and remove any pet-related items.

Dining Room

• Keep dining room tables clear with the exception of a visually pleasing centerpiece.
• Remove excess chairs and table leafs.
• Ensure the chandelier is clear of dust and all light bulbs are working.

Bedroom(s)

• Invest in new and neutral bedspreads, and make the beds daily.
• Clear all furniture, like the nightstands and dressers, of clutter.
• Store away daily necessities in the dresser drawers or closets.
• Tidy the closets to have them appear tidy.
• If possible, keep the closet doors closed for showings.
• Remove any children’s toys if any.
• Keep the floors clear and clean the floors regularly.

Bathroom(s)

• Clear and clean all surfaces, including fixtures, tile grout, soap mildew, mold, and lime deposits.
• Remove all unnecessary items from the showers and tubs.
• Replace all caulking to appear as new.
• Clean or replace shower curtains as needed.
• Organize the cabinets to be tidy.
• Purchase and display new towels as necessary, and fold neatly on the towel rack.
• Keep the garbage cans and cleaning supplies out of sight.
• Keep the toilet clean and the lids closed.
• Display a bottle of hand soap or a new bar of soap for the sink.

Laundry

• Put all soaps and supplies in cupboards so they’re out of sight.
• Keep all surfaces and the sink clean and empty.
• Remove all clothes from the area.
• Keep the room clear of clutter and the floors clean.
• Use high-watt light bulbs to make the room appear brighter and cleaner.

Exterior

• Objectively look at the front of your house as this will pull in prospective buyers.
• Powerwash the walls and the concrete to get rid of dirt and stains.
• Wash all windows (inside and out).
• Sweep all walkways, patios, driveways, and decks.
• Re-stain the deck wood and fencing if needed.
• Repaint the exterior of the house if needed.
• Clean and repaint the front door if needed.
• Arrange outdoor furniture in a warm and inviting manner.

Landscaping

• Clear the yards of weeds.
• Remove any dead plants.
• Prune all bushes, shrubs, flowers, and trees so it’s healthy and contained.
• Maintain a healthy lawn by mowing, edging, and applying fertilizer as needed.
• Add some perennials or annuals to your yard if it will add value to your curb appeal.

Garage

• Tidy up the garage.
• Clean any oil spillage if possible.
• Organize all storage to keep the area looking neat.
• Park your vehicles in the garage to ensure prospective buyers can confirm there’s enough space.