Home  Seller Menu  Checklists & Worksheets  Open House Checklist...           HARMONY HALL REALTOR Helping You Find Your Dream Home Before Each Showing or Open House Checklist If you want to get the best possible price for your house, start by making sure it looks its best, inside and out. The following checklist offers several easy things you can do to improve a buyer's first impression of your house. Go through it point-by-point immediately prior to every open house and showing; while all the points may not apply to you, the process will help you develop an eye for the most attractive aspects of your house.  Exterior Pick up tools and toys Put garbage cans in garage Close garage door Park cars on street or around corner    Interior Clear off all counters and table tops Turn on all lights Open shades and curtains Put soft music on stereo Give the house a pleasant aroma - fresh bread, fire in fireplace, etc. Set dining room table Make all beds Set thermostat at comfortable temperature Paid utility bills (to demonstrate actual utility costs) Current property tax receipts Real estate listing sheet Floor plan (if available) List of upgrades you've put into the house Map and/or list of community features and points of interest Warranty information on appliances             Home  |  Buy Property  |  Sell Property  |  Members  |  About Me  |  Contact Me Copyright © 2019 GDC Solutions.  All rights reserved.  Please read the Terms of Use Agreement. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc®.