First impressions matter. A well-prepared home sells faster and often for a higher price. Here’s a step-by-step checklist to help you get your home in top-selling condition — with less stress and better results.
- Remove all personal photos and valuables
- Clear everything off your appliances
- Ensure all appliances are in proper working order
- Empty countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms
- Replace burnt-out & low-wattage lightbulbs
- Declutter as much as possible – less is more!
- Designated a tidy area for kids’ toys, books, etc.
- Hide all pet beds, bowls, and food
- Clean your entire home thoroughly
- Have your carpets professionally cleaned
- Eliminate household odours
- Touch up pain
- Fix anything that is broken or missing
- Power wash the balcony, deck, and walkways
- Mow the lawn and trim/prune overgrown trees
Selling your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right steps — and the right support — you’ll be in a strong position to get top dollar and a smooth sale.
