Vendor Checklist: Preparing Your Home for Sale

Take out bulky or unnecessary pieces to make rooms feel larger

Start 6 weeks before listing

Help buyers envision themselves living here

Start 6 weeks before listing

Store small appliances and create clean, spacious surfaces

Start 4 weeks before listing

Buyers will look inside - organised storage shows capacity

Start 4 weeks before listing

Small details make a big difference in presentation

Start 2 weeks before listing

Less is more - consider a storage unit temporarily

Start 6 weeks before listing

Check all bathrooms and kitchen for leaks

Start 4 weeks before listing

Tighten loose handles, oil squeaky hinges

Start 4 weeks before listing

Ensure all lights work for bright inspections

Start 2 weeks before listing

Focus on high-traffic areas and doorframes

Start 4 weeks before listing

Bathroom and kitchen tiles especially

Start 4 weeks before listing

Clean filters and ensure it's working for summer/winter

Start 3 weeks before listing

Legal requirement - replace batteries if needed

Start 2 weeks before listing

Remove stains and odours before photography

Start 2 weeks before listing

Streak-free windows let natural light shine

Start 1 weeks before listing

Kitchen is a key selling point - make it sparkle

Start 2 weeks before listing

White grout makes bathrooms look newer

Start 2 weeks before listing

Dust and dead insects reduce brightness

Start 1 weeks before listing

First impression starts at the street

Start 2 weeks before listing

Weekly maintenance until sold

Start 1 weeks before listing

Open up the garden and show its potential

Start 3 weeks before listing

Lay fresh mulch for a finished look

Start 2 weeks before listing

Street appeal is crucial - first impressions count

Start 4 weeks before listing

Shows property has been well-maintained

Start 3 weeks before listing

Create a welcoming entry point

Start 1 weeks before listing

Styled homes typically sell faster and for more

Start 3 weeks before listing

Hotel-style presentation in bathrooms

Start 1 weeks before listing

Make bedrooms feel luxurious

Start 1 weeks before listing

Living rooms and dining tables

Show lifestyle potential

Set up outdoor furniture if you have a balcony/patio

Start 1 weeks before listing

Secure jewellery, cash, and prescription drugs

Take dogs for a walk, relocate cats

Maximise natural light

Even during the day, bright homes feel welcoming

Air conditioning in summer, heating in winter

Buyers feel more comfortable exploring without owners present

Prepare the Contract for Sale early

Start 6 weeks before listing

Useful for capital gains calculations and buyer queries

Start 4 weeks before listing

For units: by-laws, meeting minutes, financials

Start 4 weeks before listing

Occupation certificates, DA approvals for additions

Start 4 weeks before listing

If applicable - certificate required before settlement

Start 4 weeks before listing

Appliance manuals, warranties still in effect

Start 2 weeks before listing