Prepare your home for sale

Research your local market

Look at recent sales in your area to understand pricing. Frula's Market Snapshot can help.

Decide on your timeline

Determine when you want to list and your target closing date.

Get a pre-listing home inspection

Find issues before buyers do. Gives you time to fix or disclose.

Research your state's disclosure requirements

Every state has different seller disclosure rules. Check Frula's paperwork directory.

Set a realistic asking price

Use comparable sales data, not emotion. Consider getting a professional appraisal.

Fix obvious maintenance issues

Leaky faucets, broken outlets, cracked tiles. Buyers notice everything.

Deep clean the entire home

Carpets, windows, grout, appliances. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service.

Touch up paint and patch holes

Fresh neutral paint is the highest-ROI improvement you can make.

Improve curb appeal

Mow, edge, mulch, power-wash the driveway, clean the front door.

Address any safety concerns

Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, handrails, GFCIs near water.

Declutter and depersonalize

Remove personal photos, excess furniture, and clutter. Buyers need to imagine themselves living there.

Stage key rooms

Focus on the living room, kitchen, and primary bedroom. Clean sight lines and good lighting.

Take high-quality photos

Use natural light, shoot from corners, and capture every room. Consider hiring a photographer.

Write a compelling property description

Highlight key features, recent upgrades, and neighborhood amenities.

Gather key documents

Property survey, HOA docs, utility costs, tax records, warranty info.

Create a showing routine

Plan how you'll handle viewing requests. Keep the home show-ready.

Secure valuables and medications

Lock away anything valuable or sensitive before showings.

Prepare a property fact sheet

One-page handout for buyers with key specs, upgrades, and neighborhood info.

Know your bottom line

Decide the lowest price you'll accept before negotiations start.

Line up your closing team

Research title companies and real estate attorneys in your area.