Condo Seller’s Prep & Staging Guide
Selling a condo is different from selling a house: buyers compare your unit with others in your building, shop the monthly payment including the condo fee, and need association documents for their loan. Our free seller guide shows you how to price, prep and stage your condo and get it closed.
Get the free Condo Seller's Prep & Staging Guide
How to price, prep and stage a condo: a 30-day prep plan, small-space staging, showing off the building and its amenities, resale documents and disclosures, and a seller net sheet. Enter your name and email and the PDF downloads right away.
What’s inside
- What condo buyers are paying for and the factors that move condo prices
- Our pricing method and a comps worksheet
- A 30-day prep plan: declutter, repair, refresh, stage
- Staging small spaces room by room
- Selling the building: amenities, what the fee covers and the documents to have ready
- Disclosures and a net proceeds worksheet
The Greater Cleveland condo market
Over the last 12 months, 1,492 condos sold in the areas we track at a median of $201,000 for about 1,326 sq ft (MLS Now). Over the last two years, 53% of condos sold had an attached garage. If yours does, lead with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I price my condo to sell?
Start with recent sales of similar units in your building, adjust for floor, view, parking, updates and condition, then compare nearby buildings with similar fees and amenities. Ask us for a free condo valuation.
Should I stage my condo before selling?
Yes. Decluttering, neutral paint, good lighting and simple staging make smaller rooms feel larger and photograph better, which matters most in the first two weeks on the market.
What documents do I need to sell a condo?
Have the declaration, bylaws, rules, current budget, financial statements, reserve study, recent minutes, master insurance certificate and any assessment notices ready. Buyers’ lenders also need the association’s questionnaire.
What disclosures are required to sell a condo in Ohio?
Most residential resales, including condos, require the Ohio Residential Property Disclosure Form, plus a lead-based paint disclosure for homes built before 1978. Some cities also require point-of-sale inspections. Ask your agent and attorney.
What are the costs of selling a condo?
Typical costs include brokerage fees, title and settlement charges, the county conveyance fee, prorated property taxes and condo fees, any transfer fees and your mortgage payoff. Trilogy Title offers a free seller net sheet.
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Talk to a Condo Specialist
Call the My Cleveland Condo team at (216) 916-7778 or contact us. For condo financing, call Matt Sheffey, our Condo Financing Specialist, at (440) 668-2942. For title and escrow, call Jennifer Schultz at Trilogy Title Agency, 440-371-4043.