What should I prepare before the photographer arrives?
Begin with a walkthrough and a written list of priorities. Discuss visible maintenance and any known concerns before committing to projects. Some work may improve presentation, while other issues need professional evaluation or disclosure rather than a cosmetic solution. Agree on a practical budget instead of assuming every improvement will increase your sale price.
Declutter counters and floors, clean windows, test light bulbs, and make each room's intended use clear. Outside, tidy the entry, trim overgrowth, and remove loose items from patios and yard areas. Photography should communicate the home's actual condition, not conceal defects or create expectations the property cannot meet.
Which documents should I gather before listing?
Collect the records that help your agent understand the property: relevant improvements, permits or warranties you have, maintenance history, and information about known concerns. Review the applicable disclosure documents with your agent and ask the appropriate professional when a legal or technical question falls outside the agent's role.
For Arizona homes, locate HOA information and fee notices where applicable. Gather solar ownership, financing, lease, or other agreements rather than assuming the equipment transfers without conditions. If there is a pool, organize available service and equipment records. These documents do not guarantee condition, but they help identify questions before a buyer is working against a deadline.
How should I decide which repairs are worth discussing?
Separate safety or functional concerns from presentation preferences. An active leak, an unreliable system, or a potential structural concern deserves a different conversation from a paint color. Ask qualified professionals to assess work that requires their expertise, and obtain written estimates before setting a preparation budget or promising a repair.
Then consider your selling approach, available time, and likely cash requirements. An as-is offer and a prepared open-market listing involve different trade-offs. Keep a record of what is completed and what remains unresolved. Neither staging nor a repair list guarantees a sale or a higher price, and preparation should never replace required disclosure.
What needs to be ready before each showing?
Agree on access, notice, scheduling, and household responsibilities before the home goes live. Plan for pets, secure valuables and medications, and decide how you will leave the property during tours. Keep walkways clear and make sure buyers and their agents can access the areas included in an authorized showing.
A repeatable reset helps: clear counters, address trash and odors, straighten rooms, and prepare lighting and temperature. If a pool or outdoor area is part of the tour, ask about appropriate access and safety arrangements. Your agent can coordinate feedback and scheduling; clear instructions reduce avoidable friction without promising that every showing will produce an offer.
How does this checklist fit a seven-day launch plan?
Use the checklist to identify what is already ready, what needs a professional, and what depends on someone else's schedule. Assign responsibilities and dates before reserving photography or announcing a launch. Major repairs, document questions, weather, access, or other readiness issues can require more time than initially expected.
SellN7™ is Team PACT's seven-day listing preparation and launch target, not a guaranteed sale. Cash offers depend on property eligibility and buyer participation. The goal is an organized, informed launch with clear priorities, not a rushed deadline that ignores condition or disclosures. Review the plan with Team PACT and revise the schedule when the property requires it.