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Seller Prep Checklist
Everything to gather and prepare before your Mississauga or GTA home hits the market.
Mohammed Mustaf, Real Estate Salesperson | HomeLife Miracle Realty Ltd., Brokerage | RECO Registration #6004851
What's on the checklist
1. Documents to gather
- Property tax bill (most recent)
- Current mortgage statement / payout information
- Survey or sketch of the property, if available
- Condo status certificate and by-laws (condo sellers only)
- Warranties for major systems and appliances (furnace, roof, windows)
- Permits for any renovations completed while you owned the home
- Utility provider contact information (for closing adjustments)
- A copy of the RECO Information Guide provided by your agent
2. Getting the home ready
- Declutter each room, closets and storage included, buyers open them
- Deep clean (or book a professional cleaning) before photography
- Complete minor repairs: touch-up paint, leaky faucets, loose hardware, burnt-out bulbs
- Address anything a home inspector would likely flag
- Improve curb appeal: lawn, entryway, exterior touch-ups
- Depersonalize spaces, family photos and strong personal decor down
- Plan staging (see our staging & photography guide for what to prioritize)
- Schedule professional photography, do not rely on phone photos for the listing
3. Understanding the legal side
- Review and understand your listing/representation agreement, including how your agent is compensated (TRESA requires this to be clearly set out)
- Confirm who your agent represents in the transaction (you, the buyer, or both, under Ontario's representation rules) and ask questions if anything is unclear
- Know your disclosure obligations, be upfront about material defects
- Line up a real estate lawyer before you need one, not after an offer arrives
4. Pricing & listing
- Get a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from your agent, a real analysis, not a generic online estimate
- Understand your pricing strategy and why (see our pricing strategy guide)
- Set a target timeline and understand what days on market means for negotiating leverage in the current market
- Confirm your net proceeds estimate before you commit to a list price (use the Seller Net Proceeds Calculator)
5. Showing-ready
- A clear leave-for-showings routine (pets, valuables, personal items)
- Lighting, open blinds and curtains, replace dim bulbs
- Neutral scent, no strong air fresheners or cooking smells before a showing
- Beds made, counters cleared, floors clean before every showing
6. Offer day
- Understand what conditions (financing, inspection) typically appear in an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and what waiving one means
- Know your walk-away number before offers arrive, not during negotiation
- Ask your agent to explain any multiple-offer process clearly before it happens
7. Closing
- Confirm your mortgage discharge instructions with your lender
- Confirm your lawyer has everything needed for the statement of adjustments
- Arrange movers and confirm your closing-day logistics
- Cancel or transfer utilities effective your closing date
Ready to talk specifics?
Mohammed can walk your home, prepare a full CMA, and map the timeline with you. No obligation.
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Disclosure: Mohammed Mustaf, Real Estate Salesperson, HomeLife Miracle Realty Ltd., Brokerage. RECO Registration #6004851. This checklist is general information for planning purposes and is not a substitute for legal, financial, or tax advice specific to your situation.