A smooth sale starts weeks before the sign goes up. This is the order John uses with sellers so nothing surprises you in the middle of a deal.
Get your disclosures and records together
California sellers provide a Transfer Disclosure Statement and a Natural Hazard Disclosure, and many provide a pest inspection report. Gather your permits, receipts for major work and any HOA documents before you list, so buyers can read them up front.
Check permits on past work
An unpermitted addition, garage conversion or second unit can slow or derail a sale. If you are unsure about past work, find out now and talk to John about the options before buyers raise it.
Fix what is cheap and visible
- Repair leaks, loose handles, cracked tiles and burned-out bulbs.
- Touch up paint where it shows, and clear gutters and walkways.
- Deep clean and declutter so rooms read as larger.
Price it from nearby sales
John builds the price from recent nearby sales and the condition of your home, not from an online estimate. The valuation form on this site is a good first step, and a short visit sharpens it.