Preparing the home for the sales process can be overwhelming.  You want the sale to go smoothly and receive a fair price.  There are a number of things you can do to prepare.

As the homeowner, it’s important to be aware of any issues your home may have prior to putting it on the market. Getting a Pre-Listing Home Inspection will assure that you’re aware of potential problems and you can take care of them on your terms – or present them "as-is".  "To be forewarned is to be forearmed." 

You may choose adjust your selling price proportionally or make corrections and repairs before the buyer has the home inspected himself. The alternative leaves you open to costly surprises and delays, or potential deal-breakers once you’ve entered negotiations with the buyer.

1. Heating-Cooling systems cleaned and serviced.
2. Built-in appliances operable and clean.
3. Exhaust fan operable and clean.
4. Laundry dryer vent operable and clean.
5. Water heater installed correctly.
6. Smoke detectors installed in correct locations and operable.
7. Pool cleaned and equipment operable and accessible.
8. Gutters repaired and cleared of debris.
9. Windows and doors operating and broken parts repaired.
10. Take care of any issues that you know of that are in need of repair or that are obviously a problem, such as leaky faucets or plumbing, cracked grout in the shower/tub areas.   
11. Take a walk through your home with an objective "buyer's" eye. Little items you've become used to, (and give your home its unique character), such as a sticky window or leaky gutter, to the potential purchaser, however, may suggest the possibility larger unseen ones.