REAL ESTATE READY
For your client to get the best return on their home, you need to make the home look its very best, Here is a checklist for you to do just that
While in the home, cleaning, make notes for your client as to what they might want to change, remove, or repair to ensure the best results.
INSIDE THE HOME
WALLS & CEILINGS
Nail or thumb-crack holes, tape residue? Cracks, chips, water damage? Need for repainting or new wallpaper? Neutral, light colours for roomy environment? |
DOORS
Need new paint? Open/close easily without squeaks? Latches/handles secure and working properly? |
WINDOWS
Glass chip- and crack-free? Open/close easily? Handles/locks secure, working properly? Screens clean and without holes? Storm windows in good condition? |
WINDOW COVERING
(curtains, drapes, blinds, etc.) Dirt or stains? Excessive wear or sun damage? Open/close easily, hardware working properly? Clean, organized, odour-free? |
ENTRY & HALLWAYS
Clean and free of clutter or obstructions? Mats/Area rugs clean and inviting? CEILING FIXTURES In need of repair or replacing? |
CLOSETS & STORAGE
Clean and well organized? Clutter and excess junk removed? Clothes hung neatly and not jammed together? Shoes and boots neatly stored/stacked? |
KITCHEN
Counter tops organized, all but daily use appliances? Refrigerator organized? Spoiled food discarded? Sinks faucets working properly and leak-free? Garbage disposal in good working condition? Cupboards/pantry spotless, organized? |
LIVING AREAS & BEDROOMS
Excess furniture removed for roomier atmosphere? Remaining furniture clean and in good repair? Bookshelves neat, organized and clutter-free? Children’s games/toys stored neatly? Fragile items removed and stored? Smaller valuables removed/locked away? Window coverings open for views and sunlight? Mirrors in good repair? Fireplace clean, logs/kindling stacked neatly? |
BATHROOMS
Counter tops organized, free of clutter? Fresh soap? Faucets working properly? Towels stain-free and hanging neatly? Shower curtain clean and in good repair? Toilet working properly? Closets organized and clutter-free? Medicine cabinet clean, “personal items” removed? |
UNFINISHED BASEMENT, FURNACE ROOM, GARAGE & ATTIC Clean and well-organized? Clutter and excess “junk” removed? Remaining items stored/stacked neatly? Garage can fit the vehicles?
OUTSIDE THE HOME
STRUCTURES
Exterior surfaces clean, in good condition? Front-door exterior clean, inviting? Eavestroughs and downspouts clean, in good repair? Gates open/close properly, hardware working? Fences/decks in good repair, in good condition? Sidewalks and walkways in good repair? Driveway clean, in good repair? |
YARD & ENVIRONMENT
Driveways, sidewalks clear of snow, ice? Lawns mowed/edged regularly? Large bare spots repaired? Leaves removed from lawns and flower beds? Trees pruned, hedges trimmed? Flower beds weeded and tidy; dead plants replaced? “Junk” and scrap removed? Lawn furniture clean, organized, good repair? Bicycles, children’s toys stored neatly, out of way? Firewood organized and neatly stacked? Yard free of “doggy deposits”? |
YOUR LIST
CLEANING TASKS
GENERAL CLEANING
CLEANING TASKS
GENERAL CLEANING
High ceiling dusting (removal of cobwebs)
Spot clean walls Wash down baseboards Wash down all switch plate covers Wash down all outlet covers Wash down door frames Wash down window frames and ledges Clean and polish windows (from the inside only) Clean and polish patio doors (inside and out) Wash down front/back entrance doors |
Wash and polish ceiling fixtures (lights and fans)
if safe to do so on a 2 step ladder if not dust them with your telescopic duster) Wipe down blinds Wipe all electronics Vacuum carpets, edging included Vacuum hard floors Hand wash or wet mop hard floors Empty all wastebaskets and wash down, polish dry |
KITCHEN
Wash counter tops (all items removed, wiped/polished, and replaced)
Top, front, and exposed sides of fridge washed and polished Inside of fridge, washed, polished dry and organized Stove top and oven front washed and polished as well as back panel Oven cleaned including racks If appliances are stainless, polish Stove vent washed and polished dry inside and out, filters taken out to wash. All cupboard fronts, door fronts, drawer fronts, handles and inside doors, washed and polished dry. |
Where visible, wipe away spills/stains and polish dry cupboard shelving
Wash under upper cupboards Wash on top of upper cupboards to remove grease build-up Wash backsplash and polish dry Wash Microwave and polish dry, inside and out Wash dishwasher and polish dry - do not forget the inside door and edging. Wipe and polish dry all small appliances on counter Sinks, scrubbed and polished as well as taps |
BATHROOMS
Tub thoroughly cleaned and polished dry inside and out. If applicable, jacuzzi jets scrubbed
Shower stall thoroughly cleaned and polished dry. Glass door/enclosure scrubbed and polished dry, streak-free. Sinks scrubbed and polished Tap fixtures cleaned and polished Toilet scrubbed inside and out including base and behind Mirror polished Wipe and polish dry light fixtures |
Vacuum and wipe air vent
Counters washed and polished. All items removed, wiped and placed back in proper spots Knick knacks wiped Wall hangings wiped Toilet paper and towel holders wiped Weigh Scale wiped and polished dry Towels neatly hung |
If there is black mould in the shower/tub area, let the homeowner know there is an issue happening behind. They need to remove the silicone seal, dry out the affected area and reseal.
LIVING AREAS
INCL. BEDROOMS
INCL. BEDROOMS
Dust furniture (all items removed, wiped and replaced)
Dust lamps and lamp shades Vacuum cloth furniture Wipe down leather furniture Dust knick knacks |
Polish mirrors and glass
Fluff pillows Make beds, if necessary Find a space for items not where they should be (clothing on the floor, toys strewn, unruly magazine/book pile etc.) |
created by April Anderson
2018