How to get your home ready to sell

Focus on what buyers and their insurance companies look at first: the roof, the major systems and a clean, bright home that photographs well. Skip expensive remodels that rarely pay back.

Worth doing

• Fix leaks, broken fixtures and anything an inspector will flag
• Service the A/C and replace filters
• Fresh neutral paint where walls are scuffed
• Declutter, deep clean and let in as much light as possible

Gather these documents

• Roof permit and age, and any wind mitigation report
• A/C and water heater install dates
• Permits for additions or remodels
• HOA or condo contact information and documents
• Survey and recent utility bills

Next: make a great first impression, online and at the curb.