As part of our Seller Guide Series, we’ve compiled a “Show Home” Ready Checklist for you. We encourage you to print this and have it handy prior to all of your home showings.
THE “SHOW HOME” READY CHECKLIST
You have 10 minutes:
- Make the beds
- Grab a basket or box and throw all personal items of clutter in there. Put it in the back of your car
- Empty all the garbage
- Make sure the towels in the bathroom are clean, straightened out and they match
- Put down all the lids to the toilet
- Wipe down all counter tops and sinks
- Turn on all the lights in the house
- Open all blinds and pull back window treatments
- Make sure the house temperature is comfortable
- Make sure the home smells good
You have 1 hour:
- Do everything on the ten minute list, PLUS:
- Vacuum all carpeted areas
- Sweep all surfaces
- Clean all mirrors
- Give the toilets a good cleaning, and wipe down
- Clear kitchen counters and wipe down
- Laundry should be clean and put away
- Sweep the front doorway and shake out the mat
Looking for more real estate guidance? Refer to our other Sellers Guides for additional relevant home sale preparedness and information.
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