5 Things to Do Before You List Your Home

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July 2026

Every seller wants the same thing: the highest price, in the shortest time, with the least hassle. Here’s where I’d start.

  1. Declutter before you stage. Buyers need to picture themselves in the space, not sort through yours. Clear counters, closets, and garages go a long way.
  2. Handle the obvious repairs. A leaky faucet or a sticky door won’t sink a sale, but it plants doubt about what else hasn’t been maintained. Fix the small stuff.
  3. Get a pre-listing walkthrough. I’ll walk the home with you and flag anything that’s likely to come up at inspection, so there are no surprises mid-contract.
  4. Price with current comps, not old ones. The market shifts month to month. I pull the most recent comparable sales — not last year’s — before we set a number.
  5. Plan for showings early. The first two weeks on market get the most traffic. Having the home genuinely show-ready from day one matters more than any showing after that.

Thinking about listing? I’m happy to do a free walkthrough and put together a plan specific to your home.