Declutter & Depersonalize
☐ Remove excess furniture
☐ Clear countertops (kitchen & bathrooms)
☐ Pack away personal photos & collections
☐ Organize closets and storage areas
☐ Remove items blocking walkways

Deep Clean
☐ Vacuum and mop all floors
☐ Clean baseboards and corners
☐ Wash windows and mirrors
☐ Scrub bathrooms (toilets, tubs, grout)
☐ Clean kitchen appliances and cabinets
☐ Remove odors (trash, pets, smoke)

Repairs & Maintenance
☐ Fix leaky faucets
☐ Tighten loose handles and knobs
☐ Patch nail holes and wall cracks
☐ Replace burnt-out light bulbs
☐ Repair cracked tiles or damaged trim
☐ Ensure doors and windows open smoothly

Paint & Refresh
☐ Touch up scuffed walls
☐ Repaint bold colors to neutral tones
☐ Refresh trim and doors if needed

Curb Appeal
☐ Mow lawn and trim bushes
☐ Weed flower beds
☐ Add fresh mulch or plants
☐ Power wash walkways/driveway
☐ Clean or repaint front door
☐ Replace worn house numbers or mailbox

Light Staging
☐ Arrange furniture to show space and flow
☐ Open curtains and blinds
☐ Add soft lighting (lamps where needed)
☐ Use neutral décor and minimal accents
☐ Remove excess décor or bulky items

Photography Day Prep
☐ Make all beds neatly
☐ Put away trash and recycling
☐ Remove cars from driveway
☐ Hide pet items (bowls, beds, toys)
☐ Close toilet lids
☐ Turn on lights and open curtains

Pricing & Strategy
☐ Review comparable sales
☐ Discuss pricing strategy with your agent
☐ Confirm listing timeline
☐ Final walk-through before going live