🧼 Your Step‑by‑Step Home Prep Checklist

A no‑fluff plan to go live with confidence.

Selling your home can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re not sure where to start. This checklist simplifies the process so you can list with less stress and more clarity.

Whether you’re 30 or 90 days out from hitting the market, this plan helps you make smart, purposeful moves without wasting time or money.

📅 4 Weeks Before Listing

Walk Your Home Like a Buyer

• Note anything worn, broken, or dated
• Pay extra attention to the front entry, flooring, paint, and lighting
• Ask a friend or your agent to walk through with fresh eyes

Declutter + Donate

• Remove personal photos and distracting décor
• Start boxing up anything you won’t need before the move
• Donate or toss items that don’t need to come with you

Start Gathering Documents

• Mortgage payoff information
• Utility bills
• HOA documents
• Warranties, surveys, past inspection reports

📅 3 Weeks Before Listing

Small Repairs & Fixes

• Replace dead light bulbs
• Patch nail holes and scuffs
• Tighten handles, knobs, and hinges
• Check for slow drains, leaks, or broken switches

Focus on the Kitchen & Baths

• Deep clean tile, grout, cabinets, and appliances
• Clear countertops
• Replace worn mats, towels, or shower curtains if needed

📅 2 Weeks Before Listing

Prep Curb Appeal

• Mow, trim, weed, and mulch
• Clean windows and pressure‑wash entry areas
• Touch up paint or repair anything visibly damaged

Check for Odors or Air Quality Issues

• Clean vents and replace air filters
• Use neutral cleaners (avoid heavy scents)
• Air out the home if needed

Stage Key Rooms

Living Room: open, conversational layoutPrimary Bedroom: clean bedding, matching lamps, clear surfacesEntry: simple rug, mirror or art, clean floors

📅 1 Week Before Listing

Professional Cleaning

Or do a top‑to‑bottom clean yourself.Focus on:

• Baseboards
• Corners
• Inside appliances
• Mirrors + glass

Final Touches

• Fresh flowers or greenery
• Open curtains to maximize natural light
• Confirm photography + listing dates with your agent

🚫 Bonus: What NOT to Worry About

• You don’t need to renovate your kitchen
• No need to repaint every wall — just neutralize loud rooms
• You don’t have to stage every room — focus on main spaces
• You’re aiming for clean and calm, not perfection

🌟 Feel Ready From Day One

This checklist keeps you in control. It gives you a clear start, a purposeful pace, and a launch day that feels exciting — not rushed.

Whenever you’re ready, I’ll walk you through the next steps and help you prep with confidence.

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