Brooklyn Seller's Under-Contract Survival Checklist

INSPECTION PREP - Schedule a pre-listing inspectio n (optional b ut p owerful) - Complete all major rep airs especia lly plumbi ng, roof, a nd electrica l - Disclose known issues u pfront to a void rene gotiation - Clean and declutter for buyer confidence d uring wal k-th rough

APPRAISAL PREP - Review comparabl e sales with you r a gent to support pricin g - Gather a list of recent upgra des and impro vements - Maintai n curb appea l and interi or presentation - Be prepared to respond to low a ppraisa ls with data-drive n comps

NEGOTI A TION STRA TEGY - Evaluate all repair or cred it re quests carefull y - Dont accept every request fo cus on deal-sa ving prio rities - Confirm all agreed-u pon items in wri ti ng

CONTRACT TO CLOSE - Follow up on all contract contingencie s (fin ancing, insp ections, repai rs) - Maintai n your homes cond ition for final wa lk-through - Prepare title paperwork, tax documents, and mortgage payof f info - Bring all keys, remotes, and IDs to the cl osing table

FINAL STEP S - Schedule movers and utilities shutof f - Coordinate with attorney and lende r to veri fy clo sing date - Share change of address no ti ces - Celebrate a successful sale w ith no surprise s a nd no regrets!