The Ultimate Open House Checklist

You have listed your home with Falaya..Now it’s time for the next step – Showings. We really recommend hosting an open house as it maximizes your potential to reach buyers.

We have compiled a checklist to make sure you have everything prepared for the big day:

Kitchen

• Have all countertops cleared and cleaned
  • Having a neat counter will help buyers envision their appliances placed there
• Purge & Organize Pantry and Fridge
  • Buyers are nosy and they will open your fridge. Make sure it doesn’t smell
• Shine stainless steel appliances
• Clean sink – Put Away Dishes
• Remove any magnets or pics from fridge
  • Though you may love that finger painting your toddler did – potential buyers won’t
• Clean microwave inside & out
• Clear off dining room table/eat-in islands
• Empty and replace garbage

Bedrooms

• Make beds
• Declutter – Organize tops of dressers
  • If possible remove or hide these items, but if not make sure they are neat and organized
• Put away clothes & shoes
  • Don’t leave shoes randomly throughout the room
• Hide/Secure any valuables

Bathrooms

• Clean mirrors
  • a mirror with toothpaste residue will deter buyers
• Declutter and clean countertops
• Clean toilet inside & out
• Remove kids bath toys

Exterior

• Cut grass
• Add for sale sign in yard
• Up curb appeal (pull weeds, add flowers)
  • the first thing buyers will see is the front yard of the home, make sure all bushes and plants are nice and trimmed
• Organize/remove kids toys
• Day of showing remove excess cars in driveway
  • This also helps the curb appeal

Miscellaneous

• Make Arrangements for Pets
  • Some buyers refuse to buy a home if they know there were pets
• Put all pet items away
  • Hide litter boxes, food bowls, toys, etc.
• Paint Walls Neutral Colors
  • This lessons the work that buyers will have to do once they close
• Close Garage Door
  • Hide all of that mess from the front (curb appeal)

Download the Complete Checklist Here:

OPEN HOUSE CHECKLIST