Kris + Brett,

It was so nice meeting with you! I’ve compiled the below notes to give you a punch list for prepping your home for listing. Feel free to text/call me (614-638-2169) with any questions as you’re working through everything.

Thanks!

Kate

Overall

• De-clutter and pre-pack as many personal items as possible

• De-personalize any areas as much as possible, including removing family photos, art, and personalized décor

• For bathrooms - we recommend having them be completely empty, with minimal décor and personal items like trash cans, rugs, etc. tucked away.

• Remove all signs of pets throughout the home (beds, leashes, bowls, etc.)

Dining Room

• Wash rug and cut the rug pad a bit so it doesn’t show

• Leave only one item of decor in the center of the dining table

• Remove the toy chest

Kitchen

• Remove dog bowls

• Clear everything off the counters except for the following items:

  • Utensil holder

  • Canisters

  • Salt + pepper shaker

  • Knife stand (leave in corner)

  • Vases (move 2 from the top shelf down to the counter where the organizing station currently is)

  • Books (thin some out though)

  • Coffee machine and canisters

  • 2 sets of mugs

  • Glasses in cabinets with windows (thin some out though)

Garage Entry Area

• Remove shelving unit

• Pre-pack some of the items from the coat closet
  

  Office

  
  

• Remove some of the plants (including the one next to the mirror and the one on the wall to the right of the desk)

• Remove everything but the lamp and computer from the desk

• Thin out some of the books/decor from the shelves

  Primary Bedroom

• If possible, remove the dresser and TV and hang art where the TV was

• Remove the dog steps next to the bed

• Clear everything off the nightstands with the exception of the lamps

• Remove the rugs from the bathroom

• Tuck the hamper in the closet

• Remove all toiletries from the counter and shower

• Remove some of the items from the shelves in the bathroom (linen closet area)

• Remove some of the plants from the tub area

  Kids Bedrooms

• Remove ballon from green bedroom

• Thin out a few of the items from the shelves in the blue bedroom, and also remove the item hanging below the window

  Basement Living Room

• Clear off everything but a few items from the bar (maybe just leaving a decanter and a bottle of wine)

• Remove the kids toys

• Move the chair into the basement bedroom

• Move the exercise bike more into the corner so it has a bit more room

• Pack away the piano as much as possible

• Remove the personalized wall decor

  Basement Bedroom

• Remove the dresser and TV if possible

• Place the chair in the corner