Prepare to Sell
You can do a lot to increase the appeal of your property and to create a lasting impact on potential buyers.
What To Do To Prepare:
The following are a couple of factors to keep in mind when listing your property for sale:
- Curb Appeal.
Keeping your landscape pristine, and adding creative touches to your yard, such as colorful annuals, will create an immediate impact on passers-by and potential buyers. - Property Repairs.
Simple upgrades such as window repairs, polishing the doorknobs, and a fresh coat of paint in the most frequently used rooms will instantly brighten up the property. - Cleanliness and Staging.
Keep your property uncluttered, sweet-smelling and well-lit from top-to-bottom. Pay attention to details: put away the kitty litter, place a vase of fresh flowers near the entryway, pop a batch of cinnamon rolls in the oven, have your carpets cleaned. Your agent will scan the property before it is listed for sale to see how you can improve the staging of your property. - Disclosures and Inspections.
We are very familiar with the legal procedures involved in disclosures and are ready to help you develop a thorough disclosure statement beneficial to both you and the buyer, as well as suggest home improvement measures before placing your property on the market (such as termite and pest inspections). - Showtime.
Presenting your property to potential buyers is a job that we will take care of for you. Buyers feel more comfortable discussing the property with the agent, if you are not there. Moreover, your agent will know what information will be most useful in representing your interests when speaking with prospective buyers.
Sellers guide FAQs – Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, buyer activity often peaks in spring and early summer, but the best time for you also depends on your neighborhood, price range, and personal timing.
Your LA home’s value is based on recent comparable sales, current competing listings, condition and updates, and buyer demand in your area, which a local agent can analyze in a comparative market report.
LA sellers typically pay agreed‑upon agent compensation, any applicable transfer taxes, part of the escrow and title fees, and repair credits or concessions negotiated with the buyer at closing.
A well‑priced, well‑presented LA home often attracts strong interest within the first few weeks, though total days on market vary by area and price point.
It is usually smart to fix major issues and make simple cosmetic improvements—such as fresh paint, minor landscaping, and basic updates—to help your LA home show better and support stronger offers.
The list price is your asking price when the home hits the market, while the sale price is what a qualified buyer actually agrees to pay and you accept in a signed contract.
Your agent schedules private showings with advance notice and may also hold open houses, coordinating with you so the home is ready and disruption to your routine stays manageable.