Listing services for Central Texas sellers

Define the work before the launch

Review the proposed price with supporting comparisons and a candid account of condition. Agree on the preparation that fits your budget and timing. Some homes need simple organizing and cleaning; others raise repair or documentation questions that should be settled before marketing begins.

Ask for the proposed listing services in writing. Discuss which materials and channels are included, who approves property information and how any additional expense would be authorized. Photography, staging advice or other marketing work should be part of the agreed plan if you want it included.

Make access and property information workable

Showing arrangements need to reflect how the home is occupied. Discuss availability, pets, alarms and belongings that need to be secured. A tenant-occupied home needs its own access plan based on the lease and applicable requirements.

Collect documents that answer likely buyer questions. TREC provides a seller disclosure form; ask which notices apply to your transaction. Your own knowledge of the home’s condition remains essential, even when an agent helps organize the paperwork.

• Existing survey and records of completed improvements.
• Association documents and relevant recurring charges.
• Warranties or service agreements that may transfer.
• Items you intend to keep that buyers might otherwise expect to remain.

Agree on the work after an offer

Review an offer as a package, including financing, deadlines, concessions and possession. Discuss how inspection requests and amendments will be handled, and identify issues that need an attorney or other specialist.

The listing plan should also address the handover: required repairs, access for follow-up visits, personal property removal and closing arrangements. Confirm the exact scope and compensation in the signed agreement, including any help you need while you are away or after an offer is accepted.