Easy to Follow Home Selling Checklist

Find a Realtor

The first step is to find a great Realtor. This is very important because your Realtor will work with you to price your home right. A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) will give you a better picture of what your home can sell for in the current real estate market. Your Realtor will also help negotiate with the buyer on final price as well as repairs they might want you to make to the property.

Once you have come up with the listing price and set a date to go live, it’s time to give your property a little TLC.

Declutter

The next most important step is to declutter your home so it is ready for showings. Decluttering is essential so that potential buyers can really appreciate the space. Pack up as much as you can and place it in the garage if possible. You want your home to feel spacious and open; not cluttered and stuffy. Also, taking down some family pictures can help the potential buyers visualize themselves living in the home.

Touch-ups

Doing small, not expensive touch-ups around the house goes a long way. If the paint is scuffed up or not a neutral color, consider painting it. If the fixtures in the restroom are a little old or dull, replace them. These small details will automatically give the room a little face lift.

Repairs

Homes have normal wear and tear and as homeowners we are responsible for the upkeep of our homes. When you are getting ready to list your home, you have to keep in mind that buyers will more often than not have a home inspection. Knowing this, if there are small repairs that you are already aware of and are able to take care of, being proactive is best. If there is a leak you’ve been meaning to take care of, now is the time! That shower that drains slow? Yup, take care of that too. Everything will come up in the home inspection so if there are things you can fix before listing your home, go for it!

Deep Clean

Deep cleaning the home before listing it really doesn’t need an explanation. Nobody wants to go see a home they potentially want to buy and live in only to walk into a restroom with a dirty toilet or a funny smell! Deep cleaning your home before listing it will help it show better and will get rid of any underlying smells you might not notice. If you have pets and carpet around the house, consider having the carpets professionally cleaned to get rid of the pet smells. Also, change the air filter! It will help the air in the house feel lighter and cleaner.

Curb Appeal

The first thing a potential buyer sees when they drive up to see a home is the outside, and as we all know, you only get one opportunity at a first impression. Your curb appeal is just as important as the inside. Make sure to clean the gutters, water your grass and power wash the siding and side walk. It is very important that the grass is not left overgrown, this might give your buyer the wrong impression.

Don’t Forget

Once you list your home, you have to be show ready so clean, clean, clean! There might be a last minute showing, so always make sure to leave your home nice and tidy. Also, make sure that you don’t restrict showings too much. Being flexible with your showing times allows for more exposure which in turn might result in more offers.

Questions? I'll be happy to schedule a call with you at your convenience to answer any additional questions you may have.

Carmen Buenrostro

Real Estate Broker | Co-Founder

Silverback Realty, LLC

San Antonio & Surrounding

C: 210-712-9068

carmen@silverbackrealtysa.com