From prep to close — a timeline for motivated Florida sellers.
Day 1-2: Declutter every room. Remove personal items, excess furniture, and clutter. Rent a storage unit if needed.
Day 3-4: Deep clean the entire house — or hire a professional cleaning service. Clean windows, baseboards, and fixtures.
Day 5-7: Make minor repairs. Fix leaky faucets, patch drywall, replace burned-out bulbs, touch up paint.
Day 8-10: Get a professional home valuation. Compare with recent comparable sales in your neighborhood.
Day 11-12: Hire a listing agent or prepare your FSBO listing. Write compelling property description.
Day 13-14: Professional photography. Homes with professional photos sell 32% faster according to NAR data.
Day 15: List on MLS and major platforms (Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin). Activate social media marketing.
Day 16-21: Hold open houses and private showings. Respond to all inquiries within 2 hours.
Day 22-25: Review offers. Consider price, contingencies, closing timeline, and buyer financing.
Day 26-28: Negotiate and accept. Enter contract. Schedule home inspection.
Day 29-30: Address inspection items. Move toward closing.
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