The Harvey Home Team
The Harvey Home Team

Selling Checklist

The Harvey Home Team

Get Your Home 100% Market-Ready Like a Total Pro

Two-story stone and stucco home with a lit arched entry and curved stone walkway.

Curb Appeal

First Impressions Count

  • Mow lawn, trim edges, and remove weeds

  • Power wash walkways, siding, and driveway

  • Touch up exterior paint, especially doors and trim

  • Clean windows — inside and out

  • Add a new welcome mat and fresh house numbers if faded

  • Remove any personal signage or flags

  • Add potted plants or seasonal flowers to entryway

Dining room with a long dark wood table, sculptural chandelier, and textured rug.

Deep Clean

Top to Bottom

  • Hire a professional cleaning service or channel your inner Monica Geller
  • Clean baseboards, blinds, fans, vents, and light fixtures
  • Remove cobwebs (yes, even in the corners you pretend don’t exist)
  • Shampoo carpets or replace if they’re beyond salvation
  • Mop hardwoods and polish if needed
  • Clean behind appliances, inside oven, and the fridge (buyers peek!)
Snow-covered evergreen forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.

Prep Tip

Declutter + Depersonalize

  • Mow lawn, trim edges, and remove weeds

  • Power wash walkways, siding, and driveway

  • Touch up exterior paint, especially doors and trim

  • Clean windows — inside and out

  • Add a new welcome mat and fresh house numbers if faded

  • Remove any personal signage or flags

  • Add potted plants or seasonal flowers to entryway

Feeling overwhelmed already? You don’t have to go full minimalist alone. Our expert staging team can walk through your space with you and create a customized game plan that actually feels doable. Consider it your secret weapon before photos hit.

Living room with a dramatic veined stone television wall, linear fireplace, built-in shelves, and sofas.

Polish

Repairs + Touch Ups

  • Patch holes or scuffs in walls
  • Repaint in neutral tones (no neon green, please)
  • Replace burnt-out light bulbs with matching warm bulbs
  • Fix leaky faucets, loose handles, or squeaky doors
  • Replace dated hardware (knobs, pulls, faucets = easy upgrades)
  • Make sure all doors close and lock properly
  • Clean or replace grout in bathrooms and kitchen
Modern white kitchen with a dark wood island, black bar stools, and three pendant lights.

Elevate

Lighting + Ambiance

  • Open all blinds and curtains before showings
  • Replace heavy curtains with lighter options if possible
  • Use lamps to brighten dark corners
  • Add fresh white or cream-colored towels in bathrooms
  • Consider light staging with cozy textures (pillows, throws, neutral art)
Evergreen forest covers a rocky hillside beneath a broad blue sky.

Set the Mood

Smells Like Sold

  • Take out all trash and recycling daily
  • Avoid cooking strong-smelling foods pre-showing (we’re looking at you, bacon and fish)
  • Use subtle candles, essential oil diffusers, or fresh flowers
  • Remove litter boxes or pet odors entirely
  • Wash pet beds, blankets, and toys
Stone fireplace with a chunky wood mantel, glass doors, and a light sofa by large windows.

Tidy Up

Pet + Kid Prep

  • Secure or remove pets during showings
  • Tuck away food/water bowls, crates, and toys
  • Hide baby gates, diaper pails, and loud battery-powered toys
  • Have a go-bag ready for last-minute exits (snacks, leashes, iPads)
Contemporary bedroom with a large upholstered bed and glass doors overlooking autumn trees.

Get the Shot

Pre-Photography Prep (This Is Big!)

  • Clear all countertops (kitchen, bath, laundry)
  • Make beds like it’s a 5-star hotel
  • Hide cords, remotes, personal items, and toiletries
  • Remove floor mats, toilet brushes, and trash cans from photos
  • Turn on all lights, open all blinds
  • Set the mood with minimal, clean staging
  • Lock up valuables and prescriptions before photo day
Dining room with an upholstered table and chairs, modern chandelier, and large windows.

Stay Ready

Showing-Ready Checklist (Keep This Handy Daily)

  • Make beds each morning
  • Wipe down counters + sinks
  • Turn on lamps + open blinds before showings
  • Stash clutter in baskets or bins
  • Take pets out or secure them
  • Set thermostat to a comfortable temp
  • Put away laundry + dishes
  • Light a candle or diffuse a neutral scent
Dark stone-and-siding country home with a metal roof, framed by wildflowers.

Bonus

What You Don’t Need to Stress About

  • Full remodels (we’ll guide you on ROI-friendly updates only)
  • Replacing every appliance (unless yours are prehistoric)
  • Perfection — this isn’t HGTV. But with us? It will feel close.

We’ve Got You.

Feeling stuck?

We’ve got you. Whether your home is halfway to ready or feels like a war zone of moving boxes, our staging team is here to support you — no judgment, just strategy. We’ll help prioritize what matters, take the weight off your shoulders, and get your home looking chef’s kiss.

Work With The Harvey Home Team

They are more than just real estate agents; they are trusted partners who are always there to guide you, provide expert advice, and ensure that your experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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