Thinking about selling your home? Start with our checklist

Seller's Checklist

Thinking about selling your home in San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon, Bonita, Coronado. Start with this handy checklist.
Let a Coldwell Banker West real estate agent sell your home in San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon, Bonita, Coronado
Let a Coldwell Banker West real estate agent sell your home in San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon, Bonita, Coronado
A handy checklist for those thinking about, or actively, selling their home. Courtesy for Coldwell Banker West.

Ensure your home looks the best it possibly can in the buyer's eyes.

Start with these helpful reminders that, when added together, will help you present your home in it's best light.

Living Room

  • Is you fireplace clean?
  • Is the fireplace screen in good shape?
  • Are all drapes, shutters and shades clean and working properly?
  • Are any window screens bent?
  • Do all the windows open and close easily?
  • Are the windowsills clean?
  • Are your doors in good condition?
  • Do any doors sag or stick?
  • Do the locks work?
  • Is the paint in good condition?
  • Do the doors seal tightly?

Kitchen/Baths

  • Are your appliances clean and in good working order?
  • Are your cabinets in good condition?
  • Are your countertops in good condition?
  • Is your tile grout clean?
  • Is your sink stained, chipped, or in need of re-caulking?
  • Do your faucets shut off completely?
  • Do your sinks drain freely?
  • Are your toilets in good condition?
  • Are your shower doors shiny?
  • Do your tubs needs caulking?
  • Is your floor in good condition?
  • Are your vanities and mirrors in good condition?

Flooring/Walls/Ceiling

  • Are your carpets clean and in good condition?
  • Do your carpets need stretching?
  • Are there any pet or smoking odors?
  • Do your walls have any cracks or holes?
  • Do your walls need painting?
  • What about that wallpaper?
  • Do your ceilings have any water stains, cracks or peeling?
  • Do your ceilings need painting?

Exterior/Garage

  • Does your yard look well maintained?
  • Are the trees and bushes trimmed?
  • Is your lawn mowed and edged?
  • Is your lawn free of weeds?
  • Are the decks and patios clean?
  • Does your house need painting?
  • Are there any exterior holes or cracks?
  • Are your walks and porches clean and in good repair?
  • Does your roof leak or sag?
  • Are any shinlges or tiles missing?
  • Is your chimney in good shape?
  • Is your garage organized?
  • Is it well lit?
  • Is the floor swept?
  • Are there oil spots or other stains on the concrete?