Have you Googled, “I need to sell my house fast in Southern California. What should I do?” You’ll likely find hundreds of articles like “Fix This Before You Sell!” or “10 Must-Do Repairs Before Selling Your SoCal Home.” While these articles are helpful, they can be overwhelming. And sometimes there’s conflicting advice. One real estate website says to fix the roof before selling it, while another warns you against beginning a significant roof repair before the sale.