Real Estate & Home Staging FYI: Open House Checklist

Here's a Checklist to help you prepare for your Open Houses.  Make it an awesome day!

Curb Appeal

• Park cars down the street and away from driveway and front of house in order to give buyers clear picture of home

• Remove any front lawn debris, toys, trash cans, pet debris, etc.

• Garage doors down and front door wide open (weather permitting)

• Set out "Emotional Connection Points"

Interior

• Quickly go through home and pick up any extraneous items (toys, clothes, etc.)

• Turn ON every light in the home

• Open all blinds and window coverings for maximum light (unless there are privacy or view issues)

• Spray and wipe bathroom and kitchen counters

• Vacuum high traffic areas

• Fluff couch pillows, place throw strategically, and organize coffee table

• Fire in fireplace, if appropriate

• Close TV cabinet doors

• Turn on interior lights in china cabinet or shelves

•  Set out dress towels in bathroom

• Toilet seats down

• Fluff beds and pillows in all bedrooms

• Keep music on low (use TV cable in order to keep uniform in every room)

• Always have fresh flowers on hand during home selling months and place them throughout home (particularly in bathrooms and bedrooms)

• Bake cookies for guests and offer with lemonade or coffee

• Open windows, if weather is appropriate

• All ceiling fans should be on low

• All exterior house doors should be open

• Walk-in Closet doors open

• Set out "Emotional Connection Points" in each room

• Remove any pets, pet dishes, or litter boxes

  Empty all garbage cans