1. Get
estimates from a reliable repairperson on items that need to be
replaced soon, a roof or worn carpeting, for example. In this
way, buyers will have a better sense of how much these needed
repairs will affect their costs.
2. Have a termite inspection to prove to buyers that the
property is not infested.
3. Get a pre-sale home inspection so you’ll be able to make
repairs before buyers become concerned and cancel a contract.
4. Gather together warranties and guarantees on the furnace,
appliances, and other items that will remain with the house.
5. Fill out a disclosure form provided by your sales associate.
Take the time to be sure that you don’t forget problems, however
minor, that might create liability for you after the sale.