If you’re selling your home in the Tampa Bay area, whether you’re in Pasco County, Hillsborough County, or Pinellas County, you need to make sure it looks its best when it comes to showings and walk-throughs.
This checklist can help you cover every inch of your home.
The Tampa Bay Seller To-Do List
Items to Clean and Replace
- Light switch covers
- Fireplace
- Lightbulbs
- Front door
- Carpet
- Blinds
- Doors and doorknobs
- Interior and exterior paint
- Air conditioning and heater vents
Items to Dust and Wash
- Walls
- Blinds
- Ceilings
- Baseboards
- Windows
- Intake vents
- Ceiling fans
Kitchen
- Clear your countertops
- Clean tile grout and bleach it, if necessary
- Clean the oven, stove, and microwave
- Take down magnets from your refrigerator
- Replace burner pans
- Put away mops, brooms, and cleaning supplies
- Empty the trash can
- Remove pet food dishes
- Organize your pantry and cupboards
Living Room
- Keep coffee table and end tables clear
- Keep furniture at a minimum
- Don’t keep toys in the living room
- Use throw pillows to make the room more inviting
Dining Room
- Keep the dining table clean, but do add a centerpiece
- Remove extra chairs
- Remove extra leaves from the table
Bedrooms
- Make the beds
- Clear off dressers and nightstands
- Organize closets and pack excess clothing
- Keep closet doors closed
- Vacuum floors
- Remove wall décor
- Repair holes or wall damage
Exterior
- Clean or repaint the front door if necessary
- Repaint exterior and trim if necessary
- Sweep walkways and porches
- Pressure-wash concrete
- Wash windows inside and out
- Use outdoor furniture to showcase outdoor living space
Are You Selling Your Home in Pinellas, Pasco, or Hillsborough County?
If you’re ready to sell your home, we’d love to talk to you. Our innovative marketing plans can put your home in front of all the right buyers. We’d also be happy to give you a free comparative market analysis, which can tell you exactly how much your home is worth, and share our local market reports with you.
When you’re ready to find out how we can help you sell your home quickly and at the right price, call us at 727-584-8480 or 813-961-6000. If it’s easier, you can also contact us online.