🏠 Homeowner Checklist: Pre-Listing ("Pre-List")

Preparing your property before it hits the market is key to creating a strong first impression and increasing its value. Here's what homeowners should do prior to listing:

✅  Download Seller's Guide

✅ General Preparation

• Declutter: Remove personal items, excessive furniture, and unnecessary decor to create a clean, spacious feel.

• Deep Clean: Professionally clean carpets, windows, floors, and all surfaces.

• Minor Repairs: Patch holes, fix leaky faucets, replace broken light bulbs, and touch up paint.

• Curb Appeal: Trim bushes, mow the lawn, clean walkways, and plant seasonal flowers.

• Neutralize Spaces: Use neutral colors and remove bold or personal artwork.

• Home Inspection: Consider a pre-inspection to identify and fix issues before listing.

⚖️ Documentation & Legal Prep

• Gather documents: land title, real property report (RPR), tax bills, utility history, warranties.

• Check for compliance on additions or renovations.

• Prepare a list of improvements and upgrades for buyers.

⚙️ RealEasyHub Assistance

• Use RealEasyHub's Maintenance History Tracker to showcase how well your property has been maintained.

• Upload and store important property documents for easy sharing.

• Create a property profile with highlights, improvements, and neighborhood info to attract serious buyers.

🌟 Homeowner Checklist: During Showings

Creating a welcoming and neutral environment during showings can help potential buyers envision the property as their own.

🛋️ Environment Preparation

• Temperature: Set a comfortable indoor temperature.

• Lighting: Open blinds and turn on lights in all rooms.

• Scent: Avoid strong fragrances. Use subtle scents like citrus or vanilla.

🔒 Safety & Security

• Store valuables, medications, and important documents securely.

• Remove pets or confine them safely.

🛏️ Ambiance

• Play soft background music.

• Set the table or add fresh flowers for a homey touch.

• Leave a welcome note or flyer with property details and RealEasyHub contact info.

⚙️ RealEasyHub Assistance

• Use RealEasyHub’s showing scheduler to coordinate viewing times.

• Provide automated showing feedback forms to gather input from visitors.

🏡 Realtor Checklist: Pre-Listing

A well-prepared listing process ensures a smoother sale and builds client trust.

📅 Initial Consultation

• Advise on pricing strategy and market analysis.

• Recommend staging, professional cleaning, and repairs.

• Help clients understand the selling timeline.

📜 Listing Prep

• Take high-quality photos and create a virtual tour.

• Upload listing to MLS and RealEasyHub.

• Prepare marketing materials.

• Review disclosures, RPR, and pre-inspection if available.

⚙️ RealEasyHub Assistance

• Create a professional listing profile to syndicate to multiple platforms.

• Use RealEasyHub's seller dashboard to track interest and inquiries.

• Offer clients secure document sharing for contracts and reports.

📍 Realtor Checklist: During Showings

A great showing experience can make all the difference.

🕵️‍♀️ Presentation & Atmosphere

• Arrive early to open blinds, turn on lights, and adjust climate control.

• Provide printed brochures or digital flyers.

• Highlight key features and answer questions proactively.

🚫 Distractions

• Ask sellers to leave during showings.

• Ensure pets are not present.

⚙️ RealEasyHub Assistance

• Use RealEasyHub to manage the showing schedule and collect visitor feedback.

• Share links to the property profile, documents, and disclosures with buyers instantly.

With RealEasyHub, both homeowners and realtors gain a centralized, user-friendly platform to manage every stage of the listing and showing process. From organizing tasks to showcasing property value, RealEasyHub makes real estate easy.