Selling a home involves more than just listing it on the market. Careful preparation is key to maximizing your home’s value and attracting the right buyers.
This seller’s checklist walks you through essential steps, from enhancing curb appeal and staging your home to handling inspections and closing.
Review the questions below to ensure your home looks the best it possibly can in the buyer's eyes. Correct any issues and make repairs, if necessary. 

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Exterior:

☐ Does your yard look well-maintained?

☐ Are the trees and bushes trimmed?

☐ Is your lawn mowed and edged?

☐ Is your lawn free of weeds?

☐ Are the decks and patios clean?

☐ Does your house need painting?

☐ Are there any exterior holes or cracks?

☐ Are your walkways and porches clean and in good repair?

☐ Does your roof leak or sag?

☐ Are any shingles or tiles missing?

☐ Is your chimney in good shape?

Carpeting/Walls/Ceilings:

☐ Are your carpets clean and in good condition?

☐ Do your carpets need stretching?

☐ Are there any pet or smoking odors?

☐ Do your walls have any cracks or holes?

☐ Do your walls need painting?

☐ Is your wallpaper in good condition?

☐ Do your ceilings have any water stains, cracks, or peeling?

☐ Do your ceilings need painting?

Kitchen:

☐ Are your appliances clean and in good working order?

☐ Are your cabinets in good condition?

☐ Are your countertops in good condition?

☐ Is your tile grout clean?

☐ Is your sink stained, chipped, or in need of re-caulking?

Bathroom:

☐ Do your faucets shut off completely?

☐ Do your sinks drain freely?

☐ Are your toilets in good condition?

☐ Are your shower doors shiny?

☐ Do your tubs need caulking?

☐ Is your floor in good condition?

☐ Are your vanities and mirrors in good condition?

Living Room:

☐ Is your fireplace clean?

☐ Is the fireplace screen in good shape?

☐ Are all drapes, shutters, and shades clean and working properly?

☐ Are any window screens bent?

☐ Do all the windows open and close easily?

☐ Are the windowsills clean?

☐ Are your doors in good condition?

☐ Do any doors sag or stick?

☐ Do the locks work?

☐ Is the paint in good condition?

☐ Do the doors seal tightly?

Basement/Attic:

☐ Is your basement/attic organized?

☐ Is your basement/attic well-lit?

☐ Is your basement/attic clean?

☐ Are the stairs in good repair?

☐ Do the doors open and close easily?

☐ Are there any signs of insects or rodents?

Garage:

☐ Is your garage organized?

☐ Is it well-lit?

☐ Is the floor swept?

☐ Are there oil spots or other stains on the concrete?

The enclosed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.