Start with your timing.
Write down your preferred moving date, any commitments already in place and the questions you still need answered. Think about how inspections and preparation would fit around your household. Share the constraints early so the proposed campaign can take them into account.
Bring to our conversation: your ideal timing and anything that could affect it.
Walk through with fresh eyes.
Start at the street and move through the entry, living areas and outdoor spaces. Note anything that interrupts the flow or makes a room’s purpose unclear. Look at furniture placement, everyday clutter, lighting and simple maintenance. You’re building a priority list, not committing to a renovation.
Make a short list: easy improvements, jobs needing a quote and questions for your agent.
Discuss the budget before the work.
Get a clear view of the preparation and marketing options before committing money. Ask which items are essential to the proposed campaign, which are optional and when costs are payable. Larger projects can affect timing as well as budget; discuss them before booking trades.
Ask: what is included, what is optional and what needs to happen first?
Gather the story of your home.
Collect a floor plan if you have one, a list of improvements and notes about features buyers may not immediately notice. Think about the spaces you use most and what makes the home work for you. These details help guide an accurate conversation about presentation and marketing.
Bring: available plans, details of recent work and your favourite features.
Plan for photography and inspections.
Agree on a preparation schedule before photography is booked. Consider cleaning, garden presentation and which personal items you’d prefer out of view. Work through access arrangements, pets and inspection times with your agent so you know what to expect.
Confirm: who is doing what, when the home needs to be ready and how access will work.
Get clear on the campaign.
Before launching, discuss the method of sale, proposed marketing, buyer feedback and how you’ll receive updates. Ask how decisions will be made as the campaign progresses. Keep a written list of anything you want clarified so the next step feels considered.
Ask: how will we review interest and what will we discuss at each stage?
Every home and household is different. Use this as a starting point for a conversation about your own property, timing and priorities.
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