Printable Checklist
Complete Sellers Checklist
Everything you need to do when selling your home—from preparation to settlement, change of address, and utilities. Print it, save your progress, and tick off each task.
Preparing for Sale
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Choose your real estate agentImportant
Interview 2-3 local agents. Check reviews, recent sales, and commission rates.
Get a property appraisalImportant
Free market appraisal from Michael Kalinovski - understand your property's value.
Decide: Auction vs Private Treaty
Discuss sale method with your agent based on market conditions.
Engage a conveyancer/solicitorImportant
They'll prepare the Contract for Sale. Get quotes from 2-3 providers.
Obtain property certificates
Strata report (units), building certificates, pool compliance, etc.
Review mortgage situation
Check break costs, discharge fees, and portability options with your lender.
Declutter and depersonalise
Remove excess items, personal photos, and consider temporary storage.
Complete repairs and maintenance
Fix dripping taps, broken handles, paint touch-ups, etc.
Deep clean the property
Professional carpet clean, windows, oven, and bathrooms.
Garden and exterior maintenance
Mow lawns, trim hedges, pressure clean driveway, add fresh mulch.
Consider professional styling
Styled homes typically achieve 5-10% higher prices.
Professional photography & marketingImportant
Your agent will arrange photography, floor plans, and marketing materials.
Sign agency agreementImportant
Review terms, commission, marketing costs, and sale method.
Approve marketing materials
Review photos, description, and pricing before going live.
Settlement Timeline & Process
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Contracts exchangedImportant
Buyer pays 10% deposit (held in trust). You are now legally committed.
Confirm settlement date
Standard is 42 days (6 weeks) from exchange. Can be negotiated.
Notify your mortgage lenderImportant
Advise them of sale and request discharge documents (allow 2+ weeks).
Book removalistsImportant
Get 3 quotes and book early - especially for end of month.
Arrange building insurance continuation
Your policy must remain active until settlement completes.
Organise final meter readings
Contact electricity, gas, and water providers for final reads.
Pre-settlement inspection by buyer
Buyer inspects property (usually 1-2 days before settlement). Be ready.
Remove all belongingsImportant
Property must be completely empty and clean unless otherwise agreed.
Final clean of property
Leave the property in broom-clean condition minimum.
Hand over keys and remotesImportant
Give all keys, garage remotes, and access devices to your agent.
Settlement completesImportant
Funds transfer, mortgage discharged, ownership transfers. Check bank for cleared funds.
Receive settlement statement
Your conveyancer provides final breakdown of costs and proceeds.
Change of Address
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Australia Post mail redirectImportant
Set up mail redirection online at auspost.com.au (12 months recommended).
Electoral roll update
Update via AEC website within 8 weeks of moving.
Medicare address update
Update via myGov or call Medicare directly.
Centrelink (if applicable)
Update via myGov - failure to update may affect payments.
Australian Taxation Office
Update via myGov or when lodging next tax return.
Driver's licenceImportant
Update with Service NSW within 14 days of moving.
Vehicle registration
Update with Service NSW - can be done with licence.
Bank accounts
Update address for all bank accounts and credit cards.
Superannuation funds
Update via each fund's website or app.
Health insurance
Update your private health insurance details.
Home & contents insuranceImportant
Cancel old policy, set up new policy for new address.
Employer & payroll
Notify HR of new address for payslips and tax.
Subscriptions & deliveries
Amazon, Netflix, meal kits, newspapers, etc.
Schools & childcare
Notify of new contact details.
Doctors, dentist, specialists
Update records or find new providers near new address.
Pet registration (council)
Update microchip details and council registration.
Professional memberships
Unions, professional associations, clubs, etc.
Utilities & Services
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Electricity - request final readImportant
Contact provider for final meter read on settlement day.
Gas - request final readImportant
Contact provider for final meter read on settlement day.
Water - notify council/provider
Council adjusts rates at settlement. Check if separate billing.
Internet & phone - cancel/transferImportant
Give at least 30 days notice. Check contract exit fees.
Pay TV / streaming services
Foxtel, Stan, etc. - update address or cancel.
Home security system
Cancel monitoring or transfer to new address.
Solar panel agreement
Check if lease transfers to buyer or needs to be paid out.
Lawn & garden services
Cancel regular gardening/pool maintenance.
Pest control contracts
Cancel any ongoing pest control agreements.
Bins & waste collection
Confirm final collection day. Return bins if required.
Smart home devices
Reset and remove any connected devices (Nest, Ring, etc.).
Michael Kalinovski
St George Real Estate Specialist | 25++ Years Experience
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