In the meantime, there are some simple things you can do to help get a good price. This will make a prospective buyer's first impression a positive one. If you are not able to take on major repairs prior to listing, be realistic. Expect to receive a somewhat lower price for the property and reflect that in your listing price. Your buyer may be looking for exactly what you have to offer.
Surveys are a standard part of every real estate sale.
They protect the buyer's interest by defining the exact position and size of the property he is buying and assuring him that there are no encroachments or boundary problems. The survey is conducted early so that, should problems arise, they can be resolved in a timely manner and not unnecessarily delay the close of escrow. Because of the strict deadlines and penalties associated with these laws, your agent and your escrow company will make sure you are fully compliant. The items usually paid by the buyer and by the seller are listed in the standard terms of the sales contract. Additional items may be negotiated as special terms of the contract.