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Home selling checklist

An interactive checklist for selling your home — pricing, prep and staging, listing, offers, and closing day. Your progress is saved on this device.

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Price it right

Pull 3–5 recent sales of similar nearby homes (the home value tool helps)
Estimate your net proceeds so you know what you'll walk away with
Decide whether to sell with an agent or on your own
Set a listing price based on comps, not on what you hope for

Get the home ready

Declutter and depersonalize every room
Handle small repairs buyers notice: paint, caulk, fixtures, doors
Deep clean, including windows and floors
Boost curb appeal — the front entry sets the tone
Schedule professional photos (listings with them sell faster)

List and market

Write a listing description that leads with your home's best features
Review the listing on every major site for accuracy
Plan showings and keep the home show-ready
Collect feedback after each showing and adjust

Offers and negotiation

Compare offers on terms and certainty, not just price
Verify each buyer's pre-approval or proof of funds
Negotiate inspection repairs with credits where possible
Stay flexible on closing dates — it's often worth money

Close the sale

Request your mortgage payoff statement from your lender
Complete any agreed repairs and keep receipts
Cancel or transfer utilities for closing day
Leave manuals, warranties, and spare keys for the buyer
Sign, hand over the keys, and collect your proceeds

Keep learning

Guide: How to sell your home Blog: Staging that actually sells Glossary: Escrow

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