Selling Tips
your checklist - preparing your home for inspection

The Inside of your Home

  • Place all furniture so there is easy access through each room.
  • Create more space by storing extra furniture to give the impression of more room.
  • Add colourful new pictures or a vase or two of cut flowers.
  • Fix sticking or squeaking doors and creaking boards.
  • Replace dripping tapwashers.
  • Replace obvious broken glass.
  • Clean and de-clutter all rooms, especially laundry, kitchen and bathrooms.
  • Organise all the cupboards.
  • Clean and polish floors, appliances, sink, benchtops and fridge.
  • Put away detergents, sponges and tea towels.
  • Dust all surfaces, vacuum carpet, shake rugs and wipe skirtings.
  • Clean furnishings.
  • Clean and open curtains or blinds for maximum daylight.
  • Make beds, put away clothing. (New bed linen and throw cushions set off a tidy bedroom)
  • Freshen your home by opening windows.
  • Get rid of all rubbish or boxes.

The Outside of your Home

  • Tidy front yard and clean entrance.
  • Clean guttering, drains and outdoor light fittings.
  • Clean outside windows and de-cobweb.
  • Trim shrubs, mow lawn, sweep paths and remove rubbish.
  • Shake or replace doormat.