Selling a home is a big decision. This checklist gives you a clear path from early planning through showings, negotiations, and closing, based on how we help sellers in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, and across Middle Tennessee every day.
Step 1: Meet With the Turner Victory Team
- Schedule a seller consultation with a member of the Turner Victory Team at Onward Real Estate.
- Talk through your timing, reason for selling, and what a great outcome would look like for you.
- Review how selling your current home fits with your plans for your next home or move.
- Outline a custom plan so you know what to expect from now through closing.
Step 2: Early Planning and Goals
- Clarify your timeline for moving and where you plan to go next.
- Review your current mortgage payoff and any other liens on the property.
- Discuss your financial goals, including target net proceeds.
- Talk through any special situations, such as relocation, estate sale, or tenant-occupied property.
Step 3: Pricing and Strategy
- Review a detailed market analysis for your neighborhood and price range.
- Understand how your home compares to the current competition.
- Choose a pricing strategy based on your goals and the market.
- Talk through net proceeds estimates at different price points.
Step 4: Prepare Your Home
- Declutter and remove personal items to create a cleaner look.
- Handle minor repairs, paint touch-ups, and deep cleaning.
- Improve curb appeal: fresh mulch, trimmed landscaping, clean entry.
- Discuss staging options that fit your home and budget.
Step 5: Photos, Video, and Marketing Launch
- Schedule professional photos and any video or 3D tours.
- Confirm your home’s key features, upgrades, and story for the listing.
- Review the listing details before it goes live in the MLS.
- Launch marketing across online portals, social, and agent networks.
Step 6: Showings and Feedback
- Set showing times and any special instructions for agents.
- Keep the home as clean and show-ready as possible.
- Review feedback from buyers and agents with your listing agent.
- Decide if any adjustments are needed to price, condition, or terms.
Step 7: Reviewing Offers and Negotiating
- Review all offers carefully, including price, terms, and contingencies.
- Compare closing dates, financing types, and repair terms.
- Decide whether to accept, counter, or wait for other offers.
- Work with your agent to negotiate the strongest overall package.
Step 8: Inspection, Appraisal, and Repairs
- Allow access for buyer inspections and appraisal.
- Review inspection results and repair requests with your agent.
- Decide which items, if any, you are willing to repair or credit.
- Keep communication open so both sides can move toward closing.
Step 9: Final Prep and Closing
- Confirm your move-out date and schedule movers.
- Handle any agreed repairs and keep receipts.
- Review your closing statement and net proceeds.
- Clean the home and leave keys, remotes, and instructions for the buyer.
A good checklist is helpful, but a clear plan and steady guidance make the biggest difference. That is where our team comes in.
Learn More About Selling With Our Team Request a Seller Consultation We will walk through your timing, your home, and your goals, then build a plan that fits your situation in today’s Middle Tennessee market.
