Weeks before listing: prep in the right order
Work from the buyer's path inward: curb, entry, kitchen, primary suite. Declutter and repair before you consider renovating. Anything that reads as deferred maintenance from the sidewalk costs more in perceived risk than it does to fix.
- Fix the visible small things first — they set the tone for the whole tour.
- Assemble your system-replacement dates now; you'll use them twice.
- Book photography after prep, never before.
Pricing week: comps from your own pocket of the city
Farmington's bench, station-side, and historic-core sub-markets price on different things, so the comp set matters more than the count. Set the number against the right pocket and against the specific competition a buyer will tour on the same Saturday.
On market: the first ten days do the work
Showing activity is at its highest right after launch, which is why the listing needs to be complete on day one — full photography, accurate remarks, and disclosures ready. Watch showings-to-offers rather than raw views. Traffic without offers is usually a price or condition signal; no traffic at all is usually a price or exposure signal.
Under contract: inspection and appraisal
Utah contracts run on deadline dates, and the inspection resolution deadline is the one that most often decides whether a deal holds. Common asks on Farmington stock depend on age: sewer scoping and electrical panels on older downtown homes, drainage and retaining walls on bench lots, HOA and builder-warranty questions on newer construction.
If the appraisal lands under contract price, the options are the same three they always are — renegotiate, the buyer covers the gap, or the deal ends. Documentation of upgrades handed to the appraiser up front reduces how often that conversation happens.
Closing and possession
Settlement happens at a title company, and possession terms are negotiable — plan yours early, especially if you're buying your next home in the same market. Coordinate the two closings deliberately rather than hoping the dates line up.