Seller Tips


What should I do to prepare my home for sale in Southwest Florida?

By Mark & Dawn Borg·January 11, 2026·3 min read
For sale sign in front of a Southwest Florida home

Preparation matters more than ever. Buyers expect move-in-ready homes and transparency.

Top preparation steps include:

The Borg Group helps sellers focus on high-impact improvements that maximize value without overspending.

A bit more on two of these

Gathering your insurance and HOA documentation up front — recent four-point and wind mitigation reports, HOA/CDD paperwork, estoppel contacts — keeps the contract moving instead of stalling on request after request; see our guide to 4-point and wind mitigation inspections for what those reports cover. And a pre-listing inspection, when appropriate, lets you address issues on your own schedule rather than having them surface as a renegotiation point during the buyer's inspection period.

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