Sellers Guide

Sellers Guide to Preparing your home before you list

A minimalist-style living room with a light-colored couch facing the television, two ottomans, and a coffee table.

1. Hire a Real Estate Agent

Find a local expert to get a comparative market analysis and tailored pricing advice.
91% of Sellers use a Real Estate agent.
Create a game plan to include action items and timing.
Know your Net proceeds. What are all the costs to sell? They may include commissions, closing costs, HOA document fees, city or county taxes, escrow fees, Natural Hazard Report, Termite Report.

2. Declutter

Remove extra furniture, family photos, and personal belongings to make rooms look bigger.
Consider staging if needed to enhance the room and photography appeal.

Modern living room with a stone fireplace, tall windows, and pool views.

3. Deep Clean and Deodorize

Wash windows, scrub baseboards, and clean inside cabinets until the house sparkles.
Eliminate strong pet or cooking odors so buyers feel welcomed.

Single-story home with a curved stone path crossing a manicured lawn to the front door.

4. Boost Curb Appeal

Mow the lawn, pull weeds, and plant fresh flowers near the front entrance.
Pressure wash the driveway and ensure your house number is clear.

A bright, cozy living room with a stone fireplace, beige furniture, and natural wood floors creates an inviting mood.

5. Paint Walls in Neutral Tones

Cover bright or dark accent walls with soft, neutral shades like white, beige or gray.
Neutral colors appeal to a wider group of potential buyers

Living room with a pink chair, wood-paneled wall, abstract artwork, and long black cabinet.

6. Make Minor Repairs

Fix squeaky doors, patch holes in drywall, and repair leaky faucets.
Replace burned-out lightbulbs and loose cabinet hardware.

A living room with a large, gray sectional couch facing a fireplace.

7. Repair Critical Maintenance

Consider having a Home Inspection to reveal any major maintenance issues.
Home inspections can reduce negotiations later and create stronger offers from Buyers.

Luxury seamless indoor-outdoor living space showing an interior living room with light wood floors, a light grey sectional sofa, and a wood-paneled accent wall, connected via large sliding glass doors to a covered wood-plank deck with an outdoor dining set and stainless steel kitchen station.

8. Schedule Professional Photography

Take high-quality photos only after the house is fully cleaned and staged.
Great pictures attract more people to your online listing. Almost all Buyers use the internet during their home search process.

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