PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE

Before your home goes on the market, walk through it with a buyer's eyes.

🌿 Exterior & Curb Appeal

☐ Trim shrubs, hedges and trees
☐ Mow and tidy the lawn
☐ Remove leaves, branches and debris
☐ Remove unnecessary outdoor items
☐ Clean pathways, steps and entrances
☐ Touch up or repaint the front door
☐ Clean or replace the doormat
☐ Ensure outdoor lighting works
☐ Tidy patios, decks and balconies
☐ Clean exterior windows

🏠 Interior

☐ Declutter and organize each room
☐ Remove excess furniture
☐ Depersonalize where appropriate
☐ Touch up worn paint
☐ Clean floors and carpets
☐ Deep clean kitchens and bathrooms
☐ Ensure appliances are clean and functioning
☐ Repair obvious minor defects
☐ Check faucets, sinks and toilets for leaks
☐ Refresh worn caulking where needed
☐ Replace broken or outdated light fixtures where appropriate
☐ Replace burnt-out bulbs
☐ Ensure rooms are bright and inviting

A good rule:

Clean. Declutter. Repair. Brighten. Simplify.

🔧 DON'T FORGET THE BIG-TICKET ITEMS

Before listing, it's helpful to identify any potential issues that a buyer may notice during their due diligence.

Roof & Exterior

☐ Check for visible roof issues
☐ Clean gutters and downspouts
☐ Check exterior drainage
☐ Inspect visible flashing around vents and skylights
☐ Address obvious exterior maintenance issues

Mechanical Systems

☐ Confirm major appliances are functioning
☐ Check heating and cooling systems
☐ Replace filters where appropriate
☐ Address obvious plumbing issues
☐ Ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning

Important: You don't necessarily need to renovate everything before selling. We'll discuss which improvements are likely to add value and which may not provide a worthwhile return.

💰 WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH?

Let's start with a Strategic Home Valuation.

A home's value isn't determined simply by what you paid for it or what your neighbour is asking.

I'll look at:

What has sold?
When did it sell?
What is currently competing with your property?
How does your home compare?
What are today's buyers looking for?
What is happening in your specific neighbourhood?

From there, we'll develop a pricing strategy that reflects the current market—not yesterday's market.

SELLING WITH TING MALLARI

My goal is to make the selling process strategic, informed and as smooth as possible.

I'll be there to help you:

Prepare → Price → Promote → Show → Negotiate → Complete

And throughout the process, you'll know what's happening, what the market is telling us, and what your options are.

Thinking about selling?

Let's start with a conversation about your home and your goals.