Walk through the home
Look for visible condition issues and decide which work is necessary and which improvements are optional.
Preparing to sell
Prepare the home without taking on every possible project.
The right preparation depends on the home, your budget and timing, and the questions buyers, inspectors, and insurers are likely to ask.
Preparation priorities
Six steps before photos and showings.
Gather records
Find permits, surveys, warranties, association information, system ages, and repair invoices.
Make useful repairs
Focus first on safety, function, active damage, deferred maintenance, and items that may affect inspection or insurance.
Simplify each room
Clean, declutter, and arrange the home so buyers can move through it easily and see it honestly.
Check the details
Review lighting, windows, the entrance, landscaping, touch-ups, and anything buyers will notice in photos or showings.
Plan for showings and moving
Decide showing times, pet plans, security, move timing, utilities, and how the home will stay ready.
Order matters
Make the plan before spending the money.
A rushed project can create permit problems, delays, or extra disclosure questions. Start with your selling window and likely price range, then give each task a purpose, budget, and due date.
A clear next step
Preparation is easier when every task has a reason.
I’ll walk through the home with you and build the list around your timing and selling plan.