HomeRise planning guide
Seller Preparation Checklist
A room-by-room and process-focused starting point for preparing to sell.
Clarify your plan
- Identify your preferred timing and any move-related dependencies.
- Gather mortgage, deed, survey, warranty, repair, permit, and utility information.
- Discuss items that will remain with the home or be removed.
- Review known property conditions and disclosure obligations with your agent.
Prepare the property
- Address safety, moisture, odor, and visible maintenance concerns.
- Declutter surfaces, closets, counters, garages, and storage areas.
- Clean thoroughly and improve lighting.
- Complete landscaping and exterior touch-ups.
- Prioritize improvements based on likely market impact—not personal preference alone.
Prepare for launch
- Review comparable sales and current competition.
- Choose a pricing strategy with clear tradeoffs.
- Confirm photography, showing instructions, access, and marketing details.
- Secure valuables, medications, documents, and sensitive information.
- Create a simple plan for pets and last-minute showings.
From offer to closing
- Compare price, financing, contingencies, timing, and requested concessions.
- Track inspection, appraisal, title, and financing deadlines.
- Keep the property maintained and avoid unapproved changes.
- Coordinate repairs, move-out, utilities, keys, and final walk-through readiness.
- Confirm wiring instructions independently before sending funds.