Real Estate Checklist
For Vancouver, BC Homes – By (Regan Pyke | WeLoveKits.ca)
✅ Step 1: Declutter & Depersonalize
- Remove personal items (photos, keepsakes, paperwork)
- Pack or donate unused furniture and decor
- Rent a storage locker for valuables or sentimental items
- Hire a professional organizer or estate clean-out service if needed
Suggested Help:
- Home Reworks | Organized at Last
✅ Step 2: Deep Clean the Property
- Clean all surfaces, windows, walls, and baseboards
- Sanitize kitchen and bathrooms thoroughly
- Clean inside appliances and cabinets
- Wash blinds and light fixtures
Suggested Help:
- AspenClean Vancouver (eco-friendly deep cleaning)
✅ Step 3: Paint for a Fresh, Modern Look
- Choose neutral, light colours (e.g., greys, whites, beige)
- Repaint high-traffic areas, scuffed walls, and dated rooms
- Use a semi-gloss or eggshell finish for durability
Suggested Colours:
- Benjamin Moore “Chantilly Lace” or “Classic Grey”
- Sherwin-Williams “Alabaster” or “Agreeable Gray”
✅ Step 4: Update Fixtures & Hardware
- Replace outdated cabinet handles and drawer pulls
- Swap old light fixtures for modern ones
- Update faucets in kitchens and bathrooms
- Change door handles and closet knobs
Tip: Stick with brushed nickel, matte black, or polished chrome finishes
✅ Step 5: Complete Minor Repairs
- Fix leaky faucets, squeaky doors, or loose handles
- Replace cracked tiles or worn-out caulking
- Repair any obvious drywall damage or nail holes
- Touch up exterior trim or paint if needed
Optional Help:
- Hire a handyman or pre-listing home inspector for peace of mind
✅ Step 6: Boost Curb Appeal
- Mow lawn and trim hedges
- Weed flower beds and add fresh mulch
- Pressure wash driveway, steps, and siding
- Add a new welcome mat and potted plants
- Clean and update exterior lighting and house numbers
Need help?
- Hire a landscape maintenance team or yard clean-up service
✅ Step 7: Consider Staging
- Remove or replace dated furniture
- Add art, cushions, and simple decor for warmth
- Rearrange rooms for better flow
- Hire a professional stager if the home is vacant or awkwardly laid out
Local Stagers:
- Dekora Staging & Design
- Flow Home Staging
- Urban Presentations
✅ Step 8: Professional Photography & Marketing
- Book professional real estate photography
- Create floor plans and a virtual tour
- Schedule drone footage for detached homes or homes with views
- Discuss marketing plan with your REALTOR® (that’s me!)
✅ Trusted Professionals You Might Need
- Organizers / Decluttering Specialists
- Deep Cleaners
- Painters
- Handymen
- Landscapers
- Stagers
- Photographer / Videographer
- Real Estate Agent (Hi! 👋)
✔️ Bonus Tip: Pre-Inspection (Optional but Helpful)
- Consider hiring a home inspector before listing
- Helps uncover surprises and speeds up the negotiation process
- Can be used to your advantage in marketing
🏁 You’re Ready to List!
Once all boxes are checked, your property is prepped to hit the market looking clean, modern, and desirable — ready to attract serious buyers and top offers.
💬 Need Help Coordinating the Process?
Let’s make it easy. I’ll connect you with trusted pros, help manage the timeline, and create a tailored strategy to sell for top dollar — with less stress for the family.
📞 Regan Pyke
📍 Macdonald Realty
🌐 www.welovekits.ca
📧 [email protected] | 📱 778-228-2448
