Open House Checklist
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Kitchen
Remove clutter from countertops to give the appearance of more space.
Freshen up kitchen walls with a coat of neutral paint
Remove outdated wallpaper
Repair damaged cabinet doors
Replace countertops that are stained or scratched
Bathroom
Scrub floors, counters, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, faucets, tiles and mirrors.
Remove clutter.
Remove wall-to-wall carpet and replace with neutral tiles.
Replace rusted or worn drains in sinks, bathtubs.
Replace rusted, or scratched sinks, bathtubs, toilets
Repair leaky toilets or showers.
Repair fan if it doesn't work.
Replace light fixture if outdated.
Family Rooms
Clear clutter.
Clean or replace stained carpeting.
Remove water damage stains from ceiling.
Freshen up walls with a coat of paint.
Use sofa covers if furniture is torn.
Replace outdated ceiling light fixtures.
Bedroom
Clear clutter.
Thin out clothes, shoes.
Clean or replace stained carpeting.
Replace outdated or worn bedding with contemporary duvets and pillows.
Attic
Sort through storage items and throw out or give away what you no longer need.
Replace missing insulation.
Garage
Clear out clutter to make room to park a vehicle.
Paint garage door.
Open House Day
Keep drapes and shades open to let in the natural light.
Keep rooms neat and avoid clutter.
No dirty dishes in the sink or on countertops.
Keep toys in an organized fashion.
Keep bikes, wagons and skateboards out of the way.
Take the family out of the house during the showing, if possible.
Keep pets outdoors or caged when your house is being shown.
Let the real estate professional show your home.
When evening showings occur, have your home well-lit.
Make sure the temperature in your home is comfortable.
Turn on soothing music at a low volume.
Create a nice scent by grinding coffee beans or by baking cinnamon rolls.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Introduction
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What is this Template
This Open House Checklist Template is an essential tool crafted for real estate agents to meticulously organize and conduct successful open houses. It serves as a detailed guide, ensuring nothing is overlooked from preparation to closure. The template's design focuses on streamlining the process, enabling agents to host open houses with confidence and efficiency.
Who is it For
This checklist is a strategic asset for real estate agents, regardless of their experience level in the industry. It's particularly beneficial for agents who manage multiple properties or host frequent open houses. The template is designed to enhance the open house experience for both the agent and the potential buyers, facilitating a smooth and organized showing.
What Does it Cover
Covering all facets of open house preparation and execution, the template includes sections on property readiness, marketing strategies, visitor engagement, and follow-up procedures. It addresses key elements like staging, repairs, and signage, as well as logistical details like visitor registration and feedback collection. This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of the open house is methodically planned and executed.
How to Use It
Using this template is intuitive and adaptable. Real estate agents can personalize it to align with their specific needs, adding or removing sections as necessary. It can be easily saved to our Checklist App for digital convenience or shared as a link with colleagues and clients. The template's format allows for quick updates and modifications, making it a dynamic tool for every open house.
Getting Started
- Save as Template: Begin by saving this checklist as a template in your account, allowing for easy customization and reuse.
- Customize to Fit Needs: Tailor the checklist to match your specific requirements and preferences, ensuring it aligns perfectly with your open house strategy.
- Integrate with Your Workflow: Incorporate the template into your usage of our Checklist App for seamless access and use during the planning and execution of open houses.
- Share and Collaborate: Utilize the shareable link feature to collaborate with team members or provide information to clients, ensuring everyone is aligned with the open house plans.
- Store and Organize Data: Take advantage of the template's capability to store all responses and data in one centralized location, making post-event analysis and follow-ups more effective.
- Launch and Execute: Utilize the template for each open house, ensuring a consistent and thorough approach to every property showing.
Following these guidelines will help real estate agents maximize the effectiveness of the Open House Checklist Template, leading to more successful property showings and client satisfaction.
Who it's for
This Open House Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Open House steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Open House workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Open House checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Open House Checklist:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Open House comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.