HOME PREPARATION GUIDE
A ROOM BY ROOM GUIDELINE
CURB APPEAL & ENTRYWAY
☐ SWEEP WALKWAYS AND CLEAN THE FRONT DOOR
☐ SHOVEL SNOW + USE ICE MELT IN WINTER
☐ ADD A FRESH DOORMAT AND POTTED PLANTS
☐ ENSURE OUTDOOR LIGHTING IS FUNCTIONAL
☐ DECLUTTER THE ENTRYWAY FOR AN OPEN FEEL
☐ HANG A MIRROR TO REFLECT LIGHT AND CREATE SPACE
LIVING ROOM
☐ DEEP CLEAN FLOORS, CARPETS, AND UPHOLSTERY
☐ REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS AND EXCESS DECOR
☐ ARRANGE FURNITURE TO HIGHLIGHT SPACE AND FLOW
☐ ADD NEUTRAL, STYLISH ACCENTS (THROW PILLOWS, BLANKETS)
☐ MAXIMIZE NATURAL LIGHT AND ADD LAMPS IF NEEDED
KITCHEN
☐ CLEAR COUNTERTOPS, LEAVING MINIMAL DECORATIVE ITEMS
☐ DEEP CLEAN APPLIANCES, SINKS, AND CABINETS (INSIDE & OUT)
☐ REMOVE MAGNETS, NOTES, AND CLUTTER FROM THE FRIDGE
☐ SET THE TABLE OR ADD A FRESH BOWL OF FRUIT
☐ WIPE DOWN SURFACES FOR A POLISHED, CLEAN LOOK
DINING ROOM
☐ CLEAR THE TABLE EXCEPT FOR A SIMPLE CENTERPIECE
☐ USE NEUTRAL TABLE SETTINGS FOR A POLISHED TOUCH
☐ DUST AND POLISH FURNITURE AND LIGHT FIXTURES
☐ ENSURE CHAIRS ARE NEATLY ARRANGED
BEDROOMS
☐ MAKE THE BEDS WITH FRESH NEUTRAL BEDDING
☐ DECLUTTER NIGHTSTANDS AND DRESSERS
☐ ORGANIZE CLOSETS TO SHOWCASE SPACE
☐ REMOVE PERSONAL PHOTOS AND EXCESSIVE DECOR
☐ USE SOFT LIGHTING FOR A COZY AMBIANCE
BATHROOMS
☐ DEEP CLEAN SHOWERS, TUBS, SINKS, AND TOILETS
☐ CLEAR COUNTERTOPS OF PERSONAL ITEMS
☐ REPLACE TUB CAULKING IF MOULDY OR DISCOLORED
☐ REPLACE OLD TOWELS WITH FRESH, WHITE ONES
☐ ADD A CANDLE OR SMALL PLANT FOR A SPA-LIKE FEEL
☐ ENSURE MIRRORS ARE STREAK-FREE AND FAUCETS SHINE
HOME OFFICE/BONUS ROOMS
☐ DECLUTTER DESKS AND BOOKSHELVES
☐ ORGANIZE CORDS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ELECTRONICS
☐ STAGE AS A FUNCTIONAL WORKSPACE OR GUEST ROOM
☐ ENSURE GOOD LIGHTING AND AN OPEN LAYOUT
GARAGE & STORAGE AREAS
☐ DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES
☐ REMOVE EXCESS TOOLS AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT
☐ SWEEP AND POWER WASH THE FLOOR IF NEEDED
☐ ENSURE ALL LIGHTS ARE WORKING
FINAL TOUCHES
☐ OPEN BLINDS AND CURTAINS FOR NATURAL LIGHT
☐ ADD FRESH FLOWERS OR A LIGHT, PLEASANT SCENT
☐ KEEP TEMPERATURE COMFORTABLE FOR SHOWINGS
☐ DO A FINAL WALKTHROUGH TO ENSURE ALL ROOMS ARE TIDY