Prep • Perception • Clarity
Selling checklist
The goal is to reduce buyer objections and improve confidence. Prioritize the items that increase perceived condition and reduce unknowns.
High-leverage prep
Usually worth doing, even if you don’t want a full remodel.
- 🧼Deep clean + declutterMake it easy for buyers to imagine living there.
- 💡Lighting + small fixesReplace broken items; fix squeaks and obvious defects.
- 🎨Neutralize what distractsSmall cosmetic changes can improve buyer confidence.
- 📸Photos matterStrong presentation is the beginning of negotiation leverage.
Reduce unknowns
Buyers discount uncertainty. Reduce it proactively.
- 🧾Maintenance recordsKeep receipts or service notes for major work.
- 🔎Pre-list walk-throughAsk your agent what buyers will flag, then decide what to address.
- 🗓️Timeline clarityKnow your move-out plan and flexibility before listing.
- 🤝DisclosuresClear disclosures reduce late-stage deal friction.
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