Selling your home doesn’t have to take months of preparation. With the right strategy, you can make your home market-ready in just one week.
Day 1: Declutter the Big Areas
Tackle living rooms, kitchens and hallways first — these are the spaces that create the strongest initial impact.
Day 2: Deep Clean Key Rooms
Focus on bathrooms and kitchens. Clean grout, polish taps, wipe cupboards, scrub floors.
Day 3: Neutral Touch-Ups
Simple tasks like painting scuffs, filling nail holes and swapping out tired lightbulbs can instantly refresh a room.
Day 4: Improve Kerb Appeal
Sweep the driveway, cut the grass, clean windows and add a couple of potted plants near the front door.
Day 5: Fix Minor Issues
Loose handles, dripping taps, sticking doors — small things buyers notice quickly.
Day 6: Prepare for Photography
Stage rooms with throws, cushions, tidy bedding and good lighting.
Day 7: Relax & Review
Take one final walkthrough, then let your estate agent handle the rest.
Clarkson Holden offers guidance on preparing your home for sale — and can advise which improvements will achieve the highest return.
