How do I get my home ready to sell?

That is a good list but you did not state in plain english ( some folks do not want to understand)  get rid of all the junk and clutter. You cannot believe some of the stuff I have seen.. Well maybe you can!!

James, you have some really good content in your posts.  Have you thought of using some of the new options with font size and color or adding some graphics to make them visually more appealing?  Since your posts are public, a little eye candy could go a long way.

Totally understood, and I'm glad you took the comment in the spirit it was intended........to help, not to criticize.  I know I like to see a little eye candy in a post, so I imagine others do too......at least that's what I've heard from being around AR for the past three years.  Good luck, I'm looking forward to your next post.

Hi James, I agree with Roger. Your posts are looking better, and adding some graphics will make them even better. Different color fonts is also a good idea too.  I think I might try that new Active Rain editor myself soon.

Good  morning, James -- I tell clients who are considering selling, that the moment you go from being an owner to a seller, you need to think of your home as a product that needs to be marketed -- it won't be easy, there may be tears but it's all to get you on the way to your goal of selling.   If sellers use your checklist as a guide, they will be well on their way to an accepted offer and their ultimate goal -- a closed transaction.