5 Things to Do Before You Sell Your Home

Don't forget to do these things before you think about putting your home on the market.

  1. Get estimates from a reliable repair person on items that need to be replaced soon, such as a roof or worn carpeting, for example.  In this way, Buyer's will have a better sense of how much these needed repairs will affect their costs.
  2. Have a termite inspection to prove to Buyer's that the property is not infested.
  3. Get a pre-sale home inspection so you’ll be able to make repairs before Buyer's become concerned and cancel a contract.
  4. Gather together warranties and guarantees on the furnace, appliances, and other items that will remain with the house. 
  5. Fill out a disclosure form provided by your sales associate. Take the time to be sure that you don’t forget problems, however minor, that might create liability for you after the sale.