Is My House Ready to Sell? Free Quiz

1. How would a buyer describe your kitchen?

Modernized — updated cabinets, counters, and appliancesAverage — clean and functional, but a few years datedDated — original cabinets, worn counters, old appliances

2. What shape are your bathrooms in?

Updated — newer vanity, fixtures, tile, and toiletFunctional but dated — clean, older finishesWorn — cracked tile, stained grout, leaking fixtures

3. How is your flooring throughout the home?

Like new — recently replaced or in great shapeLight wear — serviceable but agingWorn or dated — stained carpet, scratched or old flooring

4. What about the roof, HVAC, water heater, and other major systems?

All in good working order, no known issuesOne or two are aging but functionalSeveral are overdue or have visible problems

5. How cluttered is the home right now?

Minimal — staged or near-empty, surfaces clearLived-in — normal amount of furniture and belongingsCluttered — full of furniture, boxes, and personal items

6. What condition are your walls and paint in?

Fresh, neutral paint in good conditionOkay — a few scuffs or marksScuffed, or bold/dark colors throughout

7. How will the home photograph for lighting and cleanliness?

Bright and spotless — great natural lightAverage — some dim rooms, generally cleanDim or dirty — dark rooms, surfaces need cleaning

8. What's your curb appeal like from the street?

Great — tidy yard, clean entry, good first impressionOkay — a little tired but presentableNeglected — overgrown, peeling, cluttered exterior

How the readiness score works

The quiz scores eight questions across two groups, mirroring how a buyer actually reacts to a home. Each answer is worth between 2 and 10 points; your total is normalized to a 0–100 score.

Condition (capital fixes): kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and major systems. These cost real money and their value is tied to how your home compares to recently sold homes nearby.
Presentation (cheap fixes): clutter, paint, lighting and cleanliness, and curb appeal. These are inexpensive and usually return the most per dollar, because they change how the home photographs and shows.

Scoring bands: 80–100 is market-ready, 60–79 is almost ready, 40–59 needs work first, and below 40 means significant prep will pay off. Decluttering and depersonalizing is repeatedly cited as one of the highest-return moves a seller can make, which is why presentation is weighted equally with condition. See the NAR Remodeling Impact Report and the NAR 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers for the research behind which improvements move the needle.

Example results

Scenario	Score	Band	Condition / Presentation
Updated home, cluttered Recently renovated kitchen and baths, new floors, solid systems — but full of furniture, dim photos, and a tired yard.	70/100	Almost ready	100% / 40%
Well-kept but dated Clean and cared-for, but the kitchen and baths are original and the flooring is aging. Presentation is decent.	75/100	Almost ready	50% / 100%
Move-in ready Updated throughout, well-maintained systems, staged and bright, great curb appeal.	100/100	Market-ready	100% / 100%

Notice the "updated home, cluttered" case: strong condition, weak presentation. Those sellers are leaving money on the table for almost no cost — exactly the gap the fix-list is built to catch.

FAQ

Is this house-readiness quiz really free?

Yes. The quiz runs entirely in your browser with no sign-up and no AI — it scores your self-reported answers against a fixed rubric. You only create an account if you want the deeper AI photo analysis.

How is the readiness score calculated?

Eight questions split into two groups: condition (kitchen, baths, flooring, major systems) and presentation (clutter, paint, lighting, curb appeal). Each answer scores 2 to 10 points; your total is normalized to a 0–100 score. The methodology section spells out the exact point values.

Does the quiz use AI or look at my photos?

No. The quiz is rules-based and uses only the answers you pick. The AI vision analysis — which scores your actual photos and compares them to your comps — runs only after you create an account, in the $29 Fix-List and $49 Readiness reports.

What should I fix first before selling?

Presentation fixes — decluttering, paint touch-ups, brighter lighting, and curb-appeal cleanup — are usually the cheapest with the highest return, so do those first. Capital fixes like a kitchen or flooring update are worth it only when the comp gap justifies the cost.

What's the difference between condition and presentation?

Condition is the capital stuff tied to the comp gap: cabinets, counters, flooring, and major systems. Presentation is how the home shows in photos and at showings: clutter, lighting, paint, and curb appeal. Separating them tells you what's cheap to fix versus what costs real money.

Related guides

What to Fix Before Selling a House: A Pre-Listing Readiness Guide (2026)