General Checklist
- Ensure baseboards are clean and not faded; touch up with paint if necessary
- Remove any cobwebs found throughout the house; check corners and doorways to infrequently used rooms
- Repair any holes in the wall from wall hangings such as mirrors, pictures or ornaments
- Check all plumbing for leaks
- Replace or remove old, faded or ripped wall paper
- Make sure all door handles/hinges and window latches work properly
- Check all window/door screens to make sure they are in good condition
- Repair any visible wiring
Entry / Stairs / Hallways
- Clear area of clutter: shoes, coats, bags, briefcases, etc.
- Remove excess furniture such as coat racks, benches, book shelves, etc.
- Vacuum or sweep floors
- Keep area well lit
- Clean windows, mirrors and picture frames
- Repair any wall or door blemishes; paint chipping, marks, scuffs, etc.
- Fix any wear and tear spots in the flooring
Kitchen / Bathrooms
- Clean and store appliances in cupboards
- Wipe down counters and cupboards
- Organize cupboards
- Remove rust stains from sinks
- Make sure counter tops are free of clutter
- Ensure toilets and shower stalls are spotless
- Mop/scrub floors
- Lay out fresh towels, table cloths and curtains
- Make sure garbage cans are out of the way
Living Room / Family Room / TV Room
- Dust lamps and furniture
- Vacuum, mop and/or sweep floors
- Clean all furniture in these rooms; make sure furniture is in good condition
- Make sure all light bulbs are working
- Put CDs, DVDs and video tapes away
- Put kids’ toys away
- Ensure all bookshelves, entertainment systems and TV stands are free of dirt, dust and fingerprints
- Make sure plants are watered and in good shape; add new plants if necessary
- Clean all windows; make sure they open/close properly
- Ensure fireplace is clean and in working condition
- Store books, magazines and TV guides
- Find a place for all the remote controls
- Remove clutter of excess picture frames, ornaments, knick-knacks and furniture
- Rearrange furniture to maximize space and create spacious feeling
Bedrooms
- Make sure beds are neatly madeEnsure dirty laundry is in a laundry basket out of the way; cover laundry basket
- Clothes and footwear are put away neatly in the closet
- Closet is neatly organized
- Floor is swept, mopped or vacuumed
- Personal items are removed from the top of the dresser
- Clean all windows; ensure they open/close properly
- Dust all dresser tops
- Clean all mirrors
- Put kids’ toys away
Garage / Basement / Storage
- Free of clutter
- Well lit
- Shelves clean and tidy
- Boxes / storage units piled neatly
- Floor is swept or vacuumed
- Garbage is out of the way
- Repair any blemishes/cracks/peeling on floor, wall, windows, etc.
- Make sure utility room and equipment (furnace, air exchanger, humidifier, water heater, etc) are easy to access