JOB READINESS

Sold is a commercial status. Ready is an operational status.

A simple, reusable operating tool for teams that want clearer handoffs and less status chasing.

Use this on one real workflow

The Checklist

Scope and selections final enough to build
Customer expectations/commitments documented
Contract/approval complete
Deposit/payment prerequisite complete
Permit/HOA requirement owned
Materials ordered/available or dated
Site/access constraints confirmed
Crew/subcontractor capacity identified
Schedule window confirmed
Production owner accepts handoff

Design notes

Keep It Honest

Do not schedule incomplete work just to make the board look full.
Track the blocking reason when a sold job is not ready.
Use readiness to improve forecasting; do not replace the forecast.

How to use it

Do not complete this from memory in a conference room. Pull up one active or recently completed record and test the checklist against what actually happened. Any item that repeatedly needs a text, a side spreadsheet, or an owner stepping in is a candidate for workflow redesign.