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The Complete Home Sellers Checklist (Exterior Preparation)

Seller July 31, 2017 **Before putting your house on the market, make sure that the exterior of your home has the best chance of passing the standards of even the most meticulous visitors.** **It may seem like a daunting task, but don't be overwhelmed. We made this complete checklist to help you get the job done.** ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/655fa0814ab6be7bd59f53b2/1700800369225-8BL5BP9M5FD3GU0O5G9G/unknown.jpg) #### Suggested Blogs [ ![From Date Nights to Mortgage Payments: Tips for Couples Buying Their First Home Together](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/655fa0814ab6be7bd59f53b2/1770755230952-YV4KM86LFJ3EG70U30YX/banner.jpg?format=200w) **From Date Nights to Mortgage Payments: Tips for Couples Buying Their First Home Together**](https://www.timothygarlandre.com/blog/2026/2/10/from-date-nights-to-mortgage-payments-tips-for-couples-buying-their-first-home-together)[ ![7 Simple But Effective Habits For A Cleaner and Tidier Home All Year](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/655fa0814ab6be7bd59f53b2/1768957911165-HS8SX60VW8LC5UHHDS51/7%2Bsimple%2Bbut%2Beffective%2Bhabits%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bcleaner%2Band%2Btidier%2Bhome%2Ball%2Byear%2Bbg.png?format=200w) **7 Simple But Effective Habits For A Cleaner and Tidier Home All Year**](https://www.timothygarlandre.com/blog/2026/1/20/simple-but-effective-habits-for-a-cleaner-and-tidier-home-all-year)[ ![Why You Should List Your Home at the Beginning of the Year](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/655fa0814ab6be7bd59f53b2/1767812797662-A970N7F5A03KV5VZIOW2/banner.jpg?format=200w) **Why You Should List Your Home at the Beginning of the Year**](https://www.timothygarlandre.com/blog/2026/1/7/why-you-should-list-your-home-at-the-beginning-of-the-year)[ ![A 7-Step Practical Guide to Unpacking Efficiently After A Move](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/655fa0814ab6be7bd59f53b2/1764878677387-XJH2TTQE2EUZ2Q8076KI/banner.jpg?format=200w) **A 7-Step Practical Guide to Unpacking Efficiently After A Move**](https://www.timothygarlandre.com/blog/2025/12/4/7-step-practical-guide-to-unpacking-efficiently-after-a-move)[ ![Your Home Buyer Wants To Extend The Closing Date—What Now? [PART 2]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/655fa0814ab6be7bd59f53b2/1764096929035-JE5VH5QI50RK4M00JOUA/banner.jpg?format=200w) **Your Home Buyer Wants To Extend The Closing Date—What Now? \[PART 2\]**](https://www.timothygarlandre.com/blog/2025/11/25/your-home-buyer-wants-to-extend-the-closing-date-part-2) Edit Lead Form OPEN PAGE Optional custom content for this leadform (unique to this page) Name First Name(required) Last Name(required) Email(required) Phone(required) By providing your telephone number, you are consenting to allow Timothy Garland Group of Keller Williams Realty to contact you with informational communications via voice call, AI voice call, and/or text message, or similar automated means. To opt out you can reply 'stop' at any time, or reply 'help' for assistance. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. For more information see our [Privacy Policy](https://www.timothygarlandre.com/blog/2023/11/23/the-complete-home-sellers-checklist-exterior-preparation#). SubmitSubmit ![This is the company logo image](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/655fa0814ab6be7bd59f53b2/5e16113f-2f7b-4a7e-ba3d-1ba45f922289/Timothy+Garland+Group+Logo.png) true Loading ADA Widget... BESbswy BESbswy
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Illustrated exterior home sellers checklist with advice for cleaning, yard work, repairs, and organizing outdoor spaces.

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