Start with space, not shopping
Remove excess items before buying new décor. Clear routes through rooms, give each space an understandable purpose, and let useful features remain visible.
A clearer path
from home to sold.
The selling process, practical preparation, and a few details that make a difference.
01 / THE ROAD AHEAD
Ten steps to sold.
Every transaction has its own timing. This is an overview of the work we help you navigate, adapted from our listing presentation.
01Start with a conversation
Discuss your goals, timing, and concerns. Review the proposed services, responsibilities, and compensation before deciding to work together.
02Assess the home & plan the price
Review the property’s condition and features alongside relevant comparable sales. Develop a pricing strategy together.
03Prepare & style
Prioritize cleaning, decluttering, repairs, and presentation. Decide which tasks you can handle and where professional help would be useful.
04Photograph & prepare the launch
Coordinate professional photography and marketing materials. Agree on a launch plan and any permitted pre-marketing.
05Bring the listing to market
Publish the listing through the approved channels with accurate property details, photographs, and a clear description.
06Welcome buyers
Coordinate showings and suitable open houses. Collect feedback and keep the seller informed about the response.
07Review the offers
Consider each offer’s price, financing, contingencies, and proposed timing. The headline price is only part of the decision.
08Negotiate & reach agreement
Discuss the choices together, respond to offers, and work toward terms that support your priorities.
09Work through the contract milestones
Coordinate the inspections, appraisal, and other steps that apply to the transaction. Address questions and track agreed deadlines.
10Prepare for closing
Coordinate the final paperwork, move-out arrangements, and transfer of access items. Your agent helps you understand what remains to be done.
02 / THE PREPARATIONSmall changes.
Small changes.
A more considered impression.
Start with the home you have. Your agent can help decide which changes are worth your time and budget.
Let natural light do its work
Clean windows, open appropriate window treatments, and replace burned-out bulbs. Review the lighting with your agent before the photographer arrives.
Give the kitchen a quiet reset
Clear most small appliances, clean the counters and sink, and remove refrigerator magnets and loose papers. A simple finishing touch is usually enough.
Think fresh, simple, and comfortable
Make beds neatly, hang clean towels, tidy closets, and address odors at their source. Avoid overpowering fragrances.
Take a buyer’s route through the home
Begin at the curb. Look at the path, front door, entry, and the first room a visitor sees. Then check how easily someone can move through the rest of the house.
Fix the small distractions
Discuss visible maintenance issues, damaged trim, and paint touch-ups with your agent. Agree on priorities before committing to larger projects.
03 / READY FOR A CLOSER LOOKBefore the camera.
Before the camera.
Before the doorbell.
A quick checklist adapted from our photography and showing preparation pages. Check items as you go; marks last only while this page is open.
04 / WHEN TIME IS SHORT
Make the next few minutes count.
Focus on the rooms buyers will notice first. Your showing arrangements should always fit the plan agreed with your agent.
Reset the key rooms.
Tidy the living room, kitchen, and bathrooms. Wipe counters and sinks, make beds, vacuum visible areas, and check lighting. Allow time to secure personal items and settle your pets.
Clear, straighten, brighten.
Clear the main surfaces, put shoes and coats away, make beds, and straighten cushions. Do a quick check of the kitchen and primary bathroom.
Do a focused final pass.
Gather loose items into a basket, wipe obvious spills, check the lights, and scan the entry. Secure valuables and follow your plan for pets and leaving the home.
A few pages worth keeping close.
Download five branded pages from our listing presentation: the ten-step selling process, pre-listing checklist, photography preparation, and short-notice showing guide.
Download the preparation guide (PDF)Prefer a plan specific to your property? We’ll walk through the priorities with you.
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