Should I get a pre-listing inspection?

It can help. You learn what a buyer's inspector will likely find, fix it on your own schedule and price with confidence. Anything you learn generally belongs on your seller disclosure, so we talk it through first.

Do I have to tell buyers about problems with my home?

Utah sellers fill in a property condition disclosure about what they know. Be honest and complete; your agent can explain the form, and an attorney can answer legal questions.

How long does it take to get a home ready to sell?

Anywhere from a weekend to a few weeks, depending on the plan. We set a realistic date for photos once we know the list.

Should I paint before I sell?

Fresh paint in worn or very bold rooms usually shows well in photos and in person. We will tell you which rooms are worth it in your home.

What if I can't afford repairs before selling?

Tell us. Some homes sell as they are with the price to match, and some repairs can be handled as a credit at closing. The net sheet shows what each choice leaves you with.

Our services

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell: A Pre-Listing Repair Plan

Before you list, fix what a buyer's inspector will find and what shows in the photos, and leave the rest. We walk through your home with you, write a repair plan in order of what matters most to buyers, and help you line up the people to do it, so your home goes on the market ready.

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We do this for clients across Salt Lake City, Bountiful, Holladay, Draper, South Jordan and Sandy, Utah.

How it works

What we do, step by step.

A walk-through with you
Room by room, inside and out, with a buyer's eyes and an inspector's checklist in mind.
A written plan, in order
Must-fix items first, then the small jobs that show in photos, then what is better left alone.
The right people
We help you find the trades you need and, if you want, a pre-listing inspection so there are no surprises later.
Your disclosures
We go through Utah's seller disclosure form with you early, so what you know about the home is written down clearly.
Ready for photos
A final walk-through before the photographer comes, and then your launch.

What you get.

A written repair plan with the must-fix items marked
Help finding trades and a pre-listing inspection if you want one
An early look at your seller disclosures
A net sheet that includes your repair costs

One honest caution

Not every repair pays for itself. A big project right before you sell can cost more than buyers will pay for it, so we mark the jobs that usually are not worth doing and tell you why.

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An agent who does this every week replies to you personally, with no obligation.

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The tools we use with you.

Free home valueAn agent studies recent sales near you and sends the value personally.

Seller net sheetWhat you would walk away with after costs and your loan payoff.

How we market your homeEverything a listing gets, and the real numbers from our own listings.

Questions, answered

Questions people ask.

Anything that is broken, leaking, unsafe or likely to be flagged by a buyer's inspector, then the small things that show in photos: paint touch-ups, lights, caulking and fixtures. Large remodels rarely make sense right before a sale.

Next step

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Getting Your Home Ready to Sell: A Pre-Listing Repair Plan

What we do, step by step.

A walk-through with you

A written plan, in order

The right people

Your disclosures

Ready for photos

What you get.

One honest caution

Ask for your walk-through

The tools we use with you.

Questions people ask.

01What should I fix before selling my house?

02Should I get a pre-listing inspection?

03Do I have to tell buyers about problems with my home?

04How long does it take to get a home ready to sell?

05Should I paint before I sell?

06What if I can't afford repairs before selling?

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