What Do I Need To Do To Get My Home Market Ready?
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Get Your Home Ready to Sell With Confidence
Prepping your Arizona home for sale is not just about cleaning the counters or putting up a sign. It’s about creating an experience that makes buyers stop, feel connected, and take action. Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™, offers a simple and powerful 11-step checklist to help you prep like a pro, attract serious buyers, and list with confidence. Each step is designed to boost appeal, eliminate distractions, and set the stage for a fast, profitable sale.
TDIL: What You’ll Learn in This Blog
How to find out what your home is really worth today
Why the right listing agent makes all the difference
Small upgrades that lead to big returns
Simple, affordable ways to make your home shine
How to avoid common seller mistakes that turn buyers off
What it takes to prep your home like a pro and sell with confidence
Chris Dunham’s 11-Step Checklist to Maximize Your Sale:
1. Determine Your Home’s Value
Start smart with a home wealth report to know exactly what your property is worth in today’s market.
Example: A seller in Mesa discovered their home had increased $40,000 in value in 18 months thanks to neighborhood sales trends.
2. Hire the Right Listing Agent
Choose someone with local expertise, ethics, and the ability to close deals quickly.
Example: Chris Dunham helped a Phoenix homeowner sell in 5 days after another agent failed to move it for 3 months.
3. Update Your Light Bulbs
Bright, consistent lighting can dramatically improve the perception of your space.
Example: A Chandler couple swapped out dim lights for LEDs and received compliments on how “open and airy” their home felt.
4. Deep Clean
Bring in professionals to make your home look and smell its absolute best.
Example: A spotless kitchen and fresh scent helped a Scottsdale property stand out in buyer showings.
5. Declutter
Less is more—pack up anything you don’t need and create clean, spacious rooms.
Example: Renting a pod helped a Gilbert family clear out seasonal items and make their home feel twice as big.
6. Fix the Small Stuff
Buyers notice the little things, so take care of small repairs.
Example: Replacing a cracked outlet cover and patching baseboard dings made a Tempe home feel more polished and cared for.
7. Paint with Neutral Colors
Choose earth tones like beige, gray, or greige to create wide appeal.
Example: A newly painted greige living room helped buyers visualize their own furniture and decor.
8. Stage Your Home
Use simple staging to make each room feel larger and more purposeful.
Example: Rearranging furniture and clearing closet space helped highlight a Glendale home’s natural light and storage.
9. Professional Photography & Videography
Visuals matter—Chris includes stunning HD images and video tailored to your neighborhood.
Example: A professionally produced video tour of a Peoria home went viral and brought in multiple offers.
10. Secure Your Decluttered Items
Keep your space open by storing unused items offsite.
Example: A climate-controlled storage unit kept extra furniture safe and preserved the staged look for showings.
11. Depersonalize
Remove personal photos and keepsakes so buyers can envision themselves living there.
Example: Taking down family portraits helped a Buckeye home feel more like a blank canvas for visitors.
Why This Checklist Works
Each item on this list is based on real buyer behavior and proven results. Homes that are prepared using these strategies stand out, spend less time on the market, and often sell for more than the asking price.
Let’s Launch Your Listing
With expert guidance and a clear plan, your Arizona home will be market ready and priced to perform. Chris Dunham is ready to help you make that happen with clarity and confidence.
📞 Call Chris Today
602-321-6188
Let’s have a Zoom conversation, get your plan dialed in, and list your home within 48 hours of completing the checklist.
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