PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR INSPECTION & PHOTOS

Your property is usually just one in a very long list of properties a buyer will see, so it’s crucial that they see it in the best possible light.  Remember first impressions count and the presentation of a property will have a direct impact on its salability that is the price it achieves and the length of time it takes to sell.  Your @ Real Estate Sales Agent will make suggestions and provide guidance to ensure your property is presented in the best light possible.

Click the link below for the printable version of the checklist to prepare your home for an inspection.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/prelkf4gmz0b4xb/Inspection%20Photo%20Ready%20Check%20List..pdf?dl=0

Preparation

 Inside

□ Clean out and declutter, the less stuff in your home the bigger and cleaner it will appear

□ Clean kitchen benches, storage and appliances inside and out

□ Put away personal items including family photos

□ Clean bathroom and put away all toiletries etc, consider re-caulking if needed

□ Clean light fittings and check and replace light bulbs 

□ Clean walls, skirting, light switches, furniture and remove cobwebs, handprints, dust etc.

□ Clean windows and wash window furnishings, if window furnishings are outdated consider removing them altogether

□ Clean mirrors

□ Clean carpets and polish timber floors

Outside

□ Mow the lawn

□ Trim overgrown shrubbery

□ Weed gardens and lawn

□ Mulch gardens

□ Presser clean exterior of home, sheds, paths and driveways etc.

□ Clean pool and sheds etc.

Remember 

First impressions count, buyers are not just buying your home but also your location;

□ If any neighbouring properties have an overgrown lawn, consider offering to mow it yourself or contact council with the address of the property and they will have it mowed. 

□ Are street signs clearly visible and in good order.

□ Do you have unwanted pests such as mosquitoes or a barking dog next door, consider talking to your neighbours or contact council.

Livingstone shire,  (07) 4913 5000 Email: [email protected]

□ Check your home for any safety hazards and rectify them.

Day of Inspection / Open Home or Photo Shoot

□ Quick clean, ensure kitchen, bathrooms and floors are spotless

□ Secure Valuables, including tech devices, prescription drugs, weapons, bills, keys, jewellery etc.

□ Climate control - open windows or turn on the air conditioning or light a fire depending on the weather

□ Empty bins

□ Remove pets and their belongings

□ Remove personal items from the bathroom

□ Make sure the toilet seat is down

□ Make beds

□ Put toys away

□ Remove blankets and cleaning equipment from pool

□ Remove hanging tea towels in the kitchen

□ Neatly arrange new towels in the bathroom

□ If you have built-in media system turn it on

□ Fluff pillows and cushions

□ Open blinds and curtains

□ Turn on lights

□ Burn a scented candle or make some coffee

□ Hide dirty laundry—take it with you in the car if you have too

□ Display fresh flowers or fresh fruit in the kitchen

□ Remove cars, trailers, boats and caravans from law, driveways and nature strip

Remember 

The camera will pick up anything out of place or a different colour, making it important to remove shampoo bottles from shower, tea towels and magnets from fridges.

The @ Real Estate Sales Team, Natalie, Jodi and Emma are here to help, with support and advice, they can even provide contact details for contractors