Seller Resources
Austin Home Seller Checklist
Every step from pricing strategy to closing day — check off each milestone as you move toward your sale.
Use the interactive checklist below, or request a downloadable copy from Vedara.
Phase 1: Know Your Numbers
- Request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) from VedaraLive Austin MLS data specific to your neighborhood — not a Zillow estimate
- Review your mortgage payoff balanceContact your lender for a current payoff statement
- Review your seller net sheet with VedaraKnow what you'll walk away with after commissions, taxes, and fees
- Research Austin capital gains tax implications if applicableConsult your CPA — primary residence exclusions may apply
- Confirm your home's property tax status is currentDelinquent taxes must be resolved at closing
Phase 2: Prepare Your Home
- Walk through home with Vedara for pre-listing assessmentIdentify what to fix vs. what to skip — not every repair adds value in Austin
- Deep clean the entire property — every room, every surfaceFirst impressions in photos and in person start with cleanliness
- Declutter and depersonalize — remove family photos and personal itemsBuyers need to visualize their life in the space, not yours
- Address any deferred maintenance itemsLeaky faucets, broken hardware, burned-out lights — the small things signal big neglect to buyers
- Improve curb appeal — lawn, landscaping, front doorAustin buyers often do drive-bys before scheduling a showing.
- Complete agreed staging recommendationsVedara provides specific, room-by-room guidance based on Austin buyer preferences
- Complete Texas Seller's Disclosure NoticeRequired by Texas law — disclose all known material defects honestly and completely
Phase 3: List & Market
- Professional photography session completed95%+ of Austin buyers start online — photos are your first showing
- Confirm listing is live on Austin MLS and BHHS networkCheck that all info, photos, and descriptions are accurate
- Set showing availability with reasonable hoursMore flexibility = more showings = more offers
- Prepare home for showings — consistent presentation every timeLights on, scents neutral, temperature comfortable, pets secured
- Plan to be away during all showingsBuyers need space to speak freely and envision their life there
Phase 4: Offer to Close
- Review all offers with Vedara — price, terms, contingencies, financingThe highest offer is not always the best offer. We evaluate every element.
- Counter-offer or accept with guidance from VedaraStrategic counters often net you more than accepting the first offer
- Allow buyer's inspection — be accessible for schedulingDifficult scheduling signals uncooperativeness and can kill deals
- Review inspection repair requests with Vedara strategicallyNot everything needs to be fixed — some requests should be countered with credits
- Monitor buyer financing progress with Vedara's trackingFinancing failure is the #1 deal-killer — stay on top of lender deadlines
- Complete all agreed repairs before closingBuyer will verify these during the final walk-through
- Allow buyer's final walk-throughHome should be in the agreed condition — clean, repairs completed
- Sign closing documents and receive your proceeds 🎉Your Austin sale is complete. Congratulations.