1. Get estimates from a reliable repair person on items that need to be replaced soon, such as a roof, or worn carpeting, for example. In this way, buyers will have a better sense of how much these needed repairs will affect their costs.

2. Have termite inspection to prove to buyers that the property is not infested.

3. Get a pre-sale home inspection so you'll be able to make repairs.

4. Gather together warranties and guarantees on the furnace, appliances, and other items that will remain with the house.

5. Fill out a disclosure form provided by your sales associate. Take the time to be sure that you don't forget problems, however minor, that might create liability for you after the sale.