preparing your property for show

preparing your property for show checklist

before you present a property for sale or lease, consider the following check list.

please remember that a good property will sell itself, you only present the property

basics

all areas of the property

open the windows and allow in fresh air. if this is not feasible, use a room deoderizer

need to be organised and clean - give the appearance that an adult lives in the property not a messy child

does the property feel homely and welcoming?

lots of lighting and space. do not have dark cluttered areas

secured valuables - including mobile phones, watches, jewellery, fragile items - keep them out of the reach of people

arrange for a friend or family member to be with you in the house when presenting

always seek proper legal advice from your solicitor before allowing anyone into your home

more specific

floor coverings

remove any obstacles that may cause people to trip and fall during inspection - for example: rugs, toys etc

remove all dirt and stains

if possible repair any damaged areas

walls and ceilings

straighten all pictures

remove all dirt and stains

if possible repair any damaged areas - for example: cracks, old picture nail holes

if possible re-paint walls or consider new wall paper if necessary.

doors

remove all dirt and stains

working order? are locks, handles, open and close without issues?

if possible repair any damaged areas

windows

remove all dirt and stains - include: glass, fly screen, window sills

working order? are locks, handles, open and close without issues?

if possible repair any damaged areas - for example: fly screen holes

window coverings

remove all dirt and stains - include: drapes, curtains, blinds

if possible repair any damaged areas

lighting

remove all dirt and stains

working order? are all bulbs working, light switches?

check for danger - are there any exposed wires?

closets

remove all clutter

organised - are the clothes jammed together or hung neatly? are shoes stacked neatly?

kitchen

remove all dirt and stains - include: countertop, stove tops, appliances, fridge fronts, sinks

working order? cupboards and pantry doors? overs, stove tops, dishwasher taps?

remove all non-desirables - include: spoiled food, garbage

rooms

vacuumed and dusted - including: bedrooms, lounge rooms, studies etc

organised - including: bookshelves, furniture, toys, fragile items, beds are made

remove undesirables: ashtrays, fireplace trays

open the windows and allow in fresh air. if this is not feasible, use a room deoderizer

bath rooms

remove all dirt and stains - include: bath, spa baths, showers, plug holes

working order? are all shower curtains or doors functional? taps, toilets etc

remove all non-desirables - include: personal items, medicines

structures

remove all dirt and stains - including: exterior surfaces, balcony, sheds, driveways

well maintained - including: lawns mowed, trees trimmed, gardens maintained(removed dead plants), junk and scraps removed, fences, gates, clotheslines

external environment

secured animals and associated aspects appropriately - including dogs, horses, droppings, toys etc

organised - including garbage bins, yard tools, hoses, firewood, lawn furniture