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Home Seller Checklist for Middle Tennessee

Getting your home ready to sell can make a big difference in how buyers see it online and in person. Use this seller checklist to prepare your home before photos, showings, and listing day.

Exterior Checklist

  • Clean the front door and entry area.
  • Make sure house numbers are easy to see.
  • Mow, edge, and clean up the lawn.
  • Trim bushes, shrubs, and low tree branches.
  • Pull weeds and freshen flower beds.
  • Add seasonal flowers or fresh mulch.
  • Sweep porches, patios, sidewalks, and driveway.
  • Remove toys, tools, hoses, and yard clutter.
  • Clean windows and exterior light fixtures.
  • Remove cobwebs around doors, windows, and porches.
  • Store garbage cans out of sight.
  • Clean pet areas in the yard.
  • Check fencing, gates, deck, and porch areas.
  • Make sure exterior lights and doorbell work.

Interior Checklist

  • Declutter every room before photos.
  • Remove extra furniture to make rooms feel larger.
  • Open blinds and curtains for natural light.
  • Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, and blinds.
  • Touch up paint and fill small nail holes.
  • Replace burned-out light bulbs.
  • Clean carpets, rugs, and flooring.
  • Organize closets, cabinets, pantry, and storage areas.
  • Clean kitchen appliances, counters, and sinks.
  • Remove magnets, papers, and photos from the refrigerator.
  • Deep clean bathrooms.
  • Put out fresh towels and clean bathroom rugs.
  • Store valuables, medicines, and personal documents.
  • Keep pet areas clean and odor-free.

Photos & Showings Checklist

  • Turn on all lights before photos and showings.
  • Open blinds and curtains.
  • Clear kitchen and bathroom counters.
  • Make all beds neatly.
  • Fluff pillows and straighten furniture.
  • Empty trash cans.
  • Hide pet bowls, toys, beds, and litter boxes.
  • Park vehicles away from the front of the home.
  • Set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature.
  • Secure valuables before showings.
  • Take pets with you when possible.
  • Leave the home during buyer showings.

Selling a Home in Smyrna, Murfreesboro, La Vergne, or Middle Tennessee?

A well-prepared home can stand out in today’s Middle Tennessee real estate market. Whether you are selling in Smyrna, Murfreesboro, La Vergne, Rutherford County, Nashville, or the surrounding areas, small improvements can help your home look cleaner, brighter, and more inviting to buyers.

Georgia Evans Realty helps local homeowners prepare, price, market, and sell their homes with a clear plan from start to finish.

Ready to Sell Your Home?

Before you list, let’s talk about what matters most for your home, your neighborhood, and your price range.

Call Georgia Evans at (615) 542-7880

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