Home Seller's Checklist: While Your Home is on the Market

Home Seller's Checklist: While Your Home is on the Market

Once your home is on the market, keeping things running smoothly can feel like a full-time job. From keeping it looking its best to staying on top of viewings and paperwork, there’s a lot to juggle.

Once your home is on the market, keeping things running smoothly can feel like a full-time job. From keeping it looking its best to staying on top of viewings and paperwork, there’s a lot to juggle.

That’s why we’ve put together this handy checklist to help you stay organised while your home is listed for sale. It covers the little things that make a big difference—like keeping the place tidy, being ready for last-minute viewings, and staying in the loop with your agent. Tick things off as you go and keep your sale moving in the right direction.


✅ Home Seller's Checklist: While Your Home is on the Market


📸 Presentation & Cleanliness

  • Keep the home clean and tidy every day (especially kitchens and bathrooms)
  • Make beds and put away personal items daily
  • Declutter countertops and surfaces
  • Store away shoes, coats, and laundry
  • Empty bins regularly to avoid odours
  • Open curtains/blinds daily to maximise natural light
  • Maintain curb appeal (mow lawn, sweep paths, tidy up)

🛠 Ongoing Maintenance

  • Fix any minor repairs as they come up (e.g., loose handles, dripping taps)
  • Keep gardens or outdoor spaces well-maintained
  • Touch up paint or walls if scuffed
  • Replace any broken lightbulbs

🏡 Viewings

  • Be flexible with viewing times to maximise potential buyers
  • Leave the property during viewings if possible (buyers feel more at ease)
  • Ensure pets are secured or out of the way
  • Air out the home before viewings (especially if cooking or pets are present)
  • Add pleasant scents (fresh flowers, subtle diffusers)

📁 Paperwork & Preparation

  • Have all property documents ready (e.g., warranties, planning permissions, utility bills)
  • Complete property information forms (TA6, TA10, etc.)
  • Respond promptly to agent or solicitor requests
  • Prepare for potential buyer questions (e.g., service charges, parking, neighbours)

💬 Communication

  • Stay in regular contact with your estate agent for updates
  • Review feedback after each viewing and take action if needed
  • Discuss marketing strategy if viewings are slow (e.g., price adjustment, new photos)

📦 Planning Ahead

  • Start decluttering and packing non-essentials
  • Begin researching your next move (mortgage, removals, solicitors)
  • Notify your solicitor of the sale and confirm their details are with your agent


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