Tye Moody
Free seller checklist

Everything That Happens Before Listing Day

Inspections. Repairs. Junk removal. More inspections. Paint, cleaning, landscaping, photos, title, and so much paperwork. Here's the whole list, in order.

The short version

  1. Plan (6–8 weeks out). Price from recent sales, get your loan payoff, and pull together receipts and permits for past work.
  2. Inspect before buyers do. Home, termite, roof, sewer lateral. Knowing the issues first lets you fix, price or disclose them on your terms.
  3. Repair. Safety items and leaks first, smoke/CO alarms, water heater strapping, then the small stuff buyers notice.
  4. Clear it out. Junk removal and decluttering, garage and side yards included.
  5. Make it shine. Paint, landscaping, deep cleaning, staging.
  6. Market it. Photos come last, after everything above is done.
  7. Title & escrow. Order the preliminary title report early to catch liens or old loans that were never released.
  8. Paperwork. TDS, SPQ, Natural Hazard report, lead paint (pre-1978), HOA docs and more.

Every step needs a vendor who shows up and does it right. One slow vendor can push back your whole launch. Text me and I'll share the people I trust.

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What clients say about my team

I work as part of Krystle Legacy Group at Twin Oaks Real Estate, led by Krystle Karimian (Broker Associate, DRE #01715705). These reviews are from Krystle’s past clients, written before I joined the team.

“Krystle was professional, great to work with, and knows her business. She had a strong understanding of the market and our needs as the seller, leading to a very successful sale in a short period of time.”

— K A., about Krystle Karimian

“This was an emotionally difficult estate sale for our family. Krystle was always sensitive and took great care in managing this for us. We thank Krystle for her expertise, and how quickly she sold this property.”

— Mary H., about Krystle Karimian

“Krystle made the sale of our home a painless experience even though we hated to leave California. She's very efficient, kept us informed throughout the process, and is always pleasant and easy to work with.”

— Susan C., about Krystle Karimian

Reviews from krystlehomes.com/testimonials
Krystle Legacy Group is a team at Twin Oaks Real Estate, Inc. · Broker DRE #01845706

General guide, not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by city, county, loan type and property; confirm with your agent, escrow officer and local building department.

Tye Moody, REALTOR® · DRE #02439789 · Twin Oaks Real Estate, Inc. · Broker DRE #01845706 · Equal Housing Opportunity

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