What you need done before listing your property.
Your home must be professionally cleaned.
First impressions matter. A resident looking at a home will see the house as it is at that moment. A messy house will attract a tenant who may not see your home in the same high regard as you do.
All appliances need to be in working order.
Make sure all hardware and appliances are working. The HVAC is cooling properly in the summer. The heating is heating the home properly in the winter. There aren’t clogs in any drain lines attached to the dishwasher or washing machine. The oven is heating correctly.
Your smoke detectors are functional
It is a violation not to have functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
There are no active plumbing leaks.
Make sure all of the pipes are connected properly, free of any cracks, and enclosed. Toilets should be properly fastened, with no leaks the base. Shower faucets should be properly fastened.