Use this checklist to prepare your property for sale in Howick, Hilton and the wider KZN Midlands. Completing these steps early keeps private sales and agent sales moving.

Before listing

• Confirm no existing agent mandate conflicts
• Obtain a realistic valuation (registered valuer or strong comparable sales)
• Gather title deed and approved building plans
• Check rates and taxes are up to date with the correct municipality
• Commission compliance certificates (electrical, plumbing, beetle, gas, electric fence)
• Prepare seller disclosure document
• Declutter and prepare for viewings
• Decide: estate agent mandate vs attorney-assisted private sale

During the sale

• Respond promptly to offers
• Ensure the Offer to Purchase is professionally drafted
• Appoint a Midlands conveyancer early
• Cooperate with bond cancellation if you still have a home loan

After offer accepted

• Provide all required documents to your conveyancer
• Arrange rates clearance
• Facilitate buyer inspections
• Prepare for transfer and occupation dates

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