Pat Ford

License#: SA016513000

Count Down To a Successful Sale

By Pat Ford - September 09, 2026

READY, SET, SELL YOUR HOME! Your One-Year Countdown to a Successful Sale

 

12 months - Start your Declutter, sort, weedout unnecessary Items.  This way you can toss as you go as well as major declutters

 

9 months - Get a Home Inspection so you have time to repair and boost value   

6 months- Repair and upgrade Items that add value, gather manuals & receipts for buyer, research Realtors

4 months - Donate, or Garage sale to reduce things you will move

3 months - Fill out Sellers Disclosures, hire a fix-it pro for things like leaky faucets, cracked tiles, etc

2 months Up your curb appeal with plants, paint. Get fresh eyes, ask a Realtor for an honest critique,

6 Weeks Deep clean, especially Kitchen and baths

1 Month Start finalizing with your Realtor. Prepare for you photo shoot. Clear counters and shelves.etc

2 weeks Do windows, powerwash exterior call in specialty cleaners for carpets exhaust etc. look into movers

Pin down logistics for showing days, what to do with pets and where you and children will go..

1 week Last big cleaning, scrub refrig, clean ceiling fans, cabinets

Night before showing, Final top-to bottom Clean. .Plan a get away for showing and open house

 

Call me at any stage

 

Call my for your free in person Room-by Room Review and booklet

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