While your home is on the market you may only have a few moments to prepare for a viewing. Being prepared ahead of time with a quick check list for home sellers will save you the stress of keeping your house presentable. There are a few things we tend to forget which are important while buyers are viewing your home. A quick check list is helpful and can be followed on a daily basis or just before a scheduled viewing. Each family member can have a few items on the list they are responsible for.

This is the quick check list I share with all my clients during pre-listing consultations. It’s a generic but adaptable for most home sellers.

Exterior:

~ Make sure all garden hoses are stored neatly

~ Entry Lights should be on if it’s dark

~ Move all vehicles from driveway

~ Be sure all dog dropping’s are picked up

Interior:

~ Open blinds and curtains

~ Turn on lights

~ Empty trash, run disposal

~ Make sure all dirty dishes are in the dishwasher or put away

~ Dispose of used kitty litter

~ Make bed

~ Stash personal grooming products

~ Close toilet lids

~ Hang fresh clean towels

~ Have a laundry basket ready for dirty clothes and stash away

~ Store children’s toys in baskets

~ According to the weather, turn on the heat or gas fireplace