Getting your home ready to sell

A room-by-room checklist to help your Grand Strand home show its best. Not every item applies to every home — use what's helpful and skip the rest. Questions on any of it? We're glad to walk through your home with you.

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Declutter & depersonalize

Help buyers picture themselves in the space.

Clear countertops, shelves, and closets so rooms feel larger.
Pack away excess furniture and personal photos.
Tidy garages, sheds, and storage areas — buyers open every door.

Repairs & deferred maintenance

Small fixes remove small objections.

Handle the little things: dripping faucets, loose handles, sticking doors.
Replace burned-out bulbs and any dead smoke-detector batteries.
Touch up scuffed paint and patch obvious nail holes.

Deep clean

Clean homes photograph and show better.

Deep-clean kitchens and bathrooms until they sparkle.
Clean floors, windows, and baseboards.
Address any lingering odors — pets, smoke, or damp.

Curb appeal

First impressions start at the curb.

Mow, trim, and freshen the landscaping.
Sweep walkways and clean the front door and entry.
Add simple, tidy touches like fresh mulch or a clean welcome mat.

Documentation

Have your paperwork handy.

Gather warranties, manuals, and records of recent improvements.
Locate HOA documents and any community rules, if applicable.
Note recent upgrades — a new roof, HVAC, or windows are worth highlighting.

Utilities & access

Make the home easy to see and evaluate.

Keep utilities on so buyers can test lights, water, and appliances.
Make sure gates, sheds, and locked rooms can be accessed for showings.
Plan for pets during showings so buyers can move through comfortably.

Photography readiness

The home only gets photographed well once.

Stage rooms simply and open blinds to let in natural light.
Remove countertop clutter, trash cans, and pet bowls from view.
Tuck away cords, small appliances, and everyday items before the shoot.

Showing readiness

Keep the home ready for the next visitor.

Keep the home tidy and easy to show on short notice.
Set a comfortable temperature and turn on lights before showings.
Secure valuables, medications, and any sensitive documents.

This checklist is general guidance to help you prepare, not a required list or a promise of any particular result. Every home and market is different — we'll tailor the plan to yours.