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Home Selling Checklist

A checklist for preparing to sell a home: choosing an agent, repairs, staging, pricing research, paperwork and showings.

What this tool does

A checklist for preparing to sell a home: choosing an agent, repairs, staging, pricing research, paperwork and showings.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 3 groups and 10 items.

  • Get ready (5 items): Interview and select a real estate agent; Consider a home inspection before listing and make any repairs you decide on; Declutter and deep clean the whole house; Enhance curb appeal; Stage key rooms for showings
  • Price and paperwork (3 items): Research comparable home prices; Set a listing price with your agent; Ask your agent or a lawyer which disclosure documents you must prepare, and prepare them
  • List and show (2 items): Schedule professional photography; Plan for showings and open houses

Tip: Start well before you list. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not know your market, location or home.
  • It gives no legal, tax or financial advice. Ask a qualified professional about those.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does the checklist suggest a listing price?
A: No. It has no prices or estimates. It only reminds you to research comparable homes and set a price.
Q: Is this the same everywhere?
A: The starting list is general and the same for everyone. Selling rules and paperwork vary by place, so ask your agent or a lawyer what applies to you.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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