12 Things To Do Before Selling Your House

Selling your home? Smart preparation leads to a smoother sale, stronger offers, and fewer surprises during closing. Preparing to sell your house involves much more than just snapping a couple of photos and listing the property. As high mortgage rates force more sellers to pull their homes off the market and keep buyers on the sidelines, being properly prepared to sell is critical. In this Redfin article, we’ll break down the 12 essential things to do before selling your house. This includes how to appeal to buyers, how to work with an agent to make your home stand out, and key financial considerations that can directly impact your home’s market value, like reviewing your mortgage or refinance history. 1. Schedule a pre-listing walkthrough with your agent Before you touch a paintbrush or call a stager, find a real estate agent and schedule a pre-listing consultation. These can identify which updates will actually improve value and which ones you can skip, based on your neighborhood, price point, and current market demand. “You have one chance to make a first impression on a buyer, so it’s important to get it right,” says Tamara Mattox-Kabat, a Redfin Premier Agent and Interior Desig...