Seller Preparation Checklist · Collin County, Texas
23 Santa Monica Circle
Lucas, TX 75098 · Seis Lagos · Wylie ISD
Your Action Items
Seller To-Do List.
These are the documents to gather, decisions to make, and forms to sign before your home goes live on the market. Your agent will walk you through each item — this checklist ensures nothing is missed and your listing launches on schedule.
01
Documents to Gather
Property Survey
Locate the survey you received when you purchased the home. It shows property boundaries and any easements. If you cannot find it, your title company or county records may have a copy.
Required
Most Recent Mortgage Statement
A current statement showing your outstanding loan balance and monthly payment. This is used to prepare your net proceeds estimate so you know exactly what you walk away with at closing.
Required
Most Recent Property Tax Statement
Buyers and their lenders will want to know the annual tax obligation. Your most recent Collin County Appraisal District tax statement covers this.
Required
Any Prior Inspection Reports
If you had a home inspection when you purchased the property, or any inspections done since, please provide copies. Disclosure of known conditions protects you and reduces post-contract negotiation.
If Available
Copies of Any Transferable Warranties
Roof warranties, HVAC service agreements, appliance warranties, pest treatment bonds, or any other warranties that transfer to the buyer. These are selling points — buyers value them.
If Applicable
Copies of Any Active Leases
If any portion of the property is leased — a guest house, storage building, or any other arrangement — provide copies of the current lease agreements.
If Applicable
02
Forms to Review & Sign
Listing Agreement
The contract between you and Linda McIntosh, REALTORS® | LUXURY that authorizes us to market and sell your property. We will review every term with you before you sign.
Required
Information About Brokerage Services
A required Texas disclosure that explains the different types of agency relationships in a real estate transaction. Texas law requires this be provided and acknowledged at first contact.
Required by Law
Seller's Disclosure Notice
Texas law requires sellers to disclose known material defects and conditions of the property. Your honest, complete answers protect you from liability after closing. We will walk through this form with you.
Required by Law
MLS Profile Sheet
The data form that populates your listing on the Multiple Listing Service — bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, features, HOA details, and more. You will review and initial for accuracy.
Required
Authorization to Release & Advertise Property Information
Authorizes your agent to share your property details with the MLS, third-party websites (Zillow, Realtor.com), social media platforms, and marketing materials.
Required
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Federal law requires this disclosure for homes built before 1978. If your home was built after 1978, this does not apply.
Pre-1978 Homes Only
HOA / Owner's Association Information Request
Authorizes your agent to request resale documents, dues schedules, financials, and rules from Seis Lagos HOA. Buyers will receive this package as part of the transaction.
HOA Properties
Special Flood Hazard Area Disclosure
Required if any portion of the property is located within a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area. Your agent will confirm whether this applies.
If Applicable
Linda McIntosh, REALTORS® | LUXURY
Seller Preparation Checklist · Continued
23 Santa Monica Circle
Lucas, TX 75098 · Seis Lagos · Wylie ISD
03
Decisions to Make
Showing Instructions
How would you like showings handled? Advance notice required? Certain hours or days only? Pets to be secured or removed? Dogs to be crated? We will set this up in the showing service so every agent follows your rules automatically.
Required
Home Warranty Offer
Will you offer a residential service contract (home warranty) to the buyer? Sellers who include a one-year warranty typically receive stronger offers and fewer post-inspection repair requests. Your agent will recommend coverage and provider options.
Decision Required
Lockbox Placement Authorization
A Supra electronic lockbox on the front door allows licensed agents to schedule and show the property through Broker Bay. Every showing is tracked, timestamped, and reported to you in your weekly report. Your approval is required before placement.
Required
Seller's Net Proceeds Review
Before signing the listing agreement, review your estimated net proceeds — what you will receive after paying off your mortgage, commissions, closing costs, and any agreed seller concessions. Make sure the numbers work for your next move.
Review Before Signing
Vacant Property Plan (if applicable)
If the home will be vacant during the listing period, we will discuss: keeping utilities active for showings, maintaining the lawn and landscaping, insurance coverage for vacant properties, and periodic walk-through inspections.
If Vacant
04
Property Preparation
Declutter & Depersonalize
Remove family photos, personal collections, and excess furniture. Buyers need to visualize themselves in the space. Less is more — every item removed makes the home look larger and more neutral.
Before Photography
Deep Clean — Inside & Out
Professional-grade cleaning of all interior surfaces, windows inside and out, garage floor, driveway, and exterior entry. The home should be in model-home condition on photography day and maintained throughout the listing period.
Before Photography
Curb Appeal Check
Mow, edge, and trim all lawn areas. Fresh mulch in beds. Front door freshened up. Entry area clear and welcoming. The exterior front shot is the first image buyers see — it determines whether they click through to see the rest.
Before Photography
Address Any Known Repairs
Fix leaky faucets, replace burned-out bulbs, repair doors or drawers that don't close properly, touch up scuffed paint. Buyers notice small deferred maintenance and use it to negotiate. Addressing it before listing costs less than conceding it in a contract.
Before Listing
Pre-Listing Home Inspection (W.I.S.E.R. Home Program)
An optional but strongly recommended independent inspection before listing. Eliminates surprises during the buyer's inspection period and gives you the opportunity to repair or disclose on your terms — not under contract pressure.
Recommended
★ A Note From Your Agent
The items on this list are not busywork — they are the difference between a home that sells at full price and a home that sits. Your cooperation in gathering documents and preparing the property before photography day ensures we launch strong. A strong launch means less time on market and more money in your pocket at the closing table.