Don't give potential buyers a "To Do" list

Selling your home? Don't give buyers a "To Do" list.
As soon as you put your home on the market, you are in the home selling business. Most sellers want top dollar for their properties but then leave a lot to be desired in the condition of the home. Now nobody expect sellers to do a full remodel before selling, but how about cleaning the carpet if it's dirty, replacing rotten boards in a deck, touch up the landscaping a bit or just cutting down the weeds around the house. None of these things cost much but can go a long ways in making your house look better to a potential buyer.
It is a very normal occurrence for a buyer to walk into a house and start thinking about what they can do to make it better. Every time they mention an improvement, the more money they may attempt to discount from the asking price, or if the list gets too big they will just move on to the next house.
When you list your house, ask the Realtor what you should do to get the fastest sale at the best price. Then work with them to achieve your common goals and keep that potential buyers "To Do" list as small as possible.