Home Preparation Checklist First impressions are often lasting ones. It is absolutely vital that prospective buyers form a good opinion of your home from the moment they drive up. Homes that convey pride of ownership often sell more quickly and frequently receive the best offers. Landscaping Lawn _____________________________ Hedges / flowerbeds _____________________________ Fences / gates _____________________________ Walks / driveway _____________________________ Exterior Paint _____________________________ Porches/decks _____________________________ Siding _____________________________ Front door _____________________________ Roof / gutters _____________________________ Entry, Living room, Dining room Floors / carpeting _____________________________ Walls / ceilings _____________________________ Fireplace _____________________________ Window coverings _____________________________ Furniture arrangement _____________________________ Kitchen Flooring _____________________________ Walls / ceiling _____________________________ Cabinets _____________________________ Countertops _____________________________ Appliances _____________________________ Sink / faucet _____________________________ Bathroom(s) Tub / shower _____________________________ Sink / faucet _____________________________ Vanity _____________________________ Toilet _____________________________ Floor _____________________________ Walls / ceiling _____________________________ Bedrooms Floor / carpeting _____________________________ Walls / ceiling _____________________________ Window coverings _____________________________ Closets _____________________________ Furniture arrangement _____________________________ Basement Stairway / Handrails _____________________________ Floor _____________________________ Storage areas _____________________________ Finished area _____________________________ Garage Door / opener _____________________________ Storage _____________________________ Floor _____________________________ General Windows _____________________________ Doors _____________________________ Lights _____________________________ Cleanliness _____________________________ Odors _____________________________ Access _____________________________