🚪 A Checklist for Preparing Your Home to Sell

Thinking about listing your home in San Antonio or the Texas Hill Country? 🎯 Whether you're in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, or the heart of San Antonio, making a great first impression can make or break your sale—especially in today’s competitive market.

Here’s your complete room-by-room checklist to prepare your home for a quick and profitable sale:

🌿 Curb Appeal & Exterior

✅ Power wash the driveway, sidewalks, and siding
✅ Mow, edge, and freshen up flower beds
✅ Repaint the front door and clean light fixtures
✅ Repair fencing and check for wood rot
✅ Add potted plants or seasonal flowers for color

🧰 Maintenance & Repairs

🛠️ Fix leaky faucets, running toilets, or squeaky doors
🛠️ Replace broken tiles, cracked windows, or torn screens
🛠️ Patch nail holes and paint scuffs
🛠️ Have HVAC serviced and replace filters
🛠️ Check roof and gutters

🧹 Interior Styling & Deep Cleaning

🎨 Use light, neutral paint colors
🪞 Add mirrors to increase light and sense of space
💡 Replace burnt-out bulbs with warm lighting
🖼️ Stage rooms with just enough furniture to show size and function

🐶 Pets & Kids

🐾 Remove pet hair, bowls, beds, and toys before showings
👶 Store baby gear and keep play areas neat
🦴 Deodorize and repair any pet-related damage

🍽️ Kitchen & Bath Touches

🍴 Clean appliances and polish fixtures
🚿 Re-caulk tubs and showers
🚽 Replace old toilet seats and cabinet hardware
🧴 Hide personal toiletries and countertop clutter

📋 Bonus Seller Tips

📸 Have professional listing photos taken—don’t DIY
📁 Create a “home info” binder for showings: utility costs, upgrades, manuals
💬 Write a short note for buyers describing what you’ve loved about your home and neighborhood

📞 Contact Me for a No-Obligation Consultation

Bill Ross
📍 Hill Country Homesteads Group
📞 (408) 827-8484
📧 Bill@HillCountryHomesteads.com