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