Pre-Listing Stages

Getting your home “Show Ready” for Marketing Material and Home Tours.

Potential buyers want to feel like they can easily fit all their belongings and be well-organized. We advise on decluttering, making repairs/alterations that will help you gain financially as well as show the home in its best possible form and condition. The first look is everything and we want to put our best foot forward

1 - Exterior Cleanup

  • Sweep and clean front porch

  • Wipe down the front door and rails

  • Repaint or decorate front door

  • Secure any loose handrails

  • Sweep up the driveway and clear extra vehicles

  • Sweep up pine cones, needles, and debris in front yard

  • Replace broken / old windows & shutters

  • Touch up or repaint where necessary

  • Pressure wash walkways, remove excess dirt

  • Clean the gutters

  • Clean patio furniture

  • Wash windows and screens

  • Trim any trees and shrubs

  • Add seasonal flowers and landscaping

  • Remove any cobwebs and nests

2 - Interior Housekeeping

  • All laundry is either put away or hidden

  • Clean floors, baseboards, and trim

  • Clean filters and vents

  • Dust and wipe down all surfaces

  • Dust furniture and lighting

  • Clean all windows, mirrors, window covers / shades

  • Remove all trash

  • Organize and declutter every room and close

  • Rearrange furniture as needed

  • Move all sensitive paperwork and medication to a secure area

  • Remove personal items and photos

  • Remove all pet-related items and food

  • Eliminate / Neutralize odors

  • Re-paint walls in neutral shades

  • Fix anything not working properly

3 - Room Detailing

Bathroom

  • Re-caulk sinks, tubs & showers

  • Clean tile grout

  • Place fresh towels and rugs

  • Remove any soap residue

  • Remove any rust and stains

  • Clean toilet bowls

  • Clean or replace shower curtains

Kitchen

  • Remove magnets from the fridge

  • Remove dishes from sight

  • Go through pantry and donate extra food

  • Wipe all cabinet doors and knobs

  • Declutter countertops & items around sink

  • Deep-clean all appliances

Bedroom

  • Clean sheets and bed covers

  • Make bed, fluff pillows

  • Declutter and organize closets