Checklist: Open for inspections

Once you've completed the initial de-clutter, clean and maintenance requirements in order to list your home for sale, open for inspections will be that little easier to prepare for.

Here's our checklist to ensure your home makes the best first impression:

• Empty your household bins
• Clear your kitchen benches, bathroom vanities, bedside tables, coffee tables and dining table of any excess clutter (the day-to-day necessities)
• If you have pets, ensure you clean up any mess and if possible, put away or freshen the litter tray
• Ensure all dirty clothes are neatly stored in your laundry basket - and consider keeping the washing line empty
• Consider the aroma of your home - light a candle, turn on the diffuser or brew a fresh coffee
• Tidy up the yard -sweep out the alfresco, roll up the hose, remove any visible weeds, and ensure your council bins are neatly stowed.

We will always arrive well before your open home, and considering the overall feel and ambience of the home, we would also;

• Switch on fans/air conditioning if it's a hot day
• Turn on lights
• Adjust blinds/curtains to appealing heights/capture views and open specific windows for natural light and ventilation
• Ensure external access doors are unlocked for entry into the yard or balcony
• It's also best if you're not home during the open home, and if possible, take your pets out with you.