5 Things to Do Before You Sell      

1. Get estimates from a reliable repairperson on items that need to be
replaced soon, a roof or worn carpeting, for example. In this way, buyers
will have a better sense of how much these needed repairs will affect their costs.

2. Have a termite inspection to prove to buyers that the property is not infested.

3. Get a pre-sale home inspection so you'll be able to make repairs before buyers
become concerned and cancel a contract. 

4. Gather together warranties and guarantees on the furnace, appliances, and other
items that will remain with the house. 

5. Fill out a disclosure form provided by your sales associate. Take the time to be
sure that you don't forget problems, however minor, that might create liability for
you after the sale.