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Home Sale-Ability Checklist

Real Estate Destination Real Estate - Ventura County July 12, 2016

Ask for each item: “Is my home...”

1. Priced at market value? Yes No

2. Listed at an odd sale price? Yes No

3. Listed with a built-in price reduction? Yes No

4. Pre-appraised to support value? Yes No

5. Listed on the Multiple Listing Service? Yes No

6. Listed for at least 180 days? Yes No

7. Offering immediate possession? Yes No

8. Free of contingencies? Yes No

9. Easily accessible? Yes No

10. Offering additional “extras”? Yes No

11. Promoted by a yard sign? Yes No

12. Promoted with a virtual tour? Yes No

13. Promoted extensively on the Internet? Yes No

14. Actively marketed to all area agents? Yes No

15. On the market as soon as possible? Yes No

Review this list with your realtor when you sign a contract to sell your home, to ensure all areas are covered to get the best listing activity possible.

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