Ultimate Seller’s Guide: Step-by-Step Home Selling Process
1. Decide to Sell
Start by defining your goals—are you upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or cashing out an investment? Knowing your “why” helps shape your strategy.
2. Choose the Right Realtor
Partner with a trusted real estate agent who knows the local market and has a strong track record. Your agent will guide you through pricing, marketing, negotiations, and closing.
3. Determine the Right Price
Your agent will provide a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help price your home competitively based on local trends, recent sales, and current demand.
4. Prepare Your Home
First impressions count!
Declutter and depersonalize Deep clean Handle minor repairs Boost curb appeal Consider professional staging for extra impact
5. Market Your Property
Your agent will create a marketing strategy that may include:
Professional photography & video Online listings (MLS, Zillow, etc.) Social media marketing Open houses & private showings
6. Showings & Open Houses
Keep your home “show-ready” and flexible for potential buyers. The easier it is to view, the faster it may sell.
7. Review Offers
You may receive one or multiple offers. Your agent will help you:
Compare price, terms, contingencies, and timelines Negotiate the best outcome Accept the strongest offer
8. Under Contract
Once you accept an offer:
The buyer will schedule an inspection Appraisal will be completed if financing is involved Any repairs or credits will be negotiated Your agent will help manage timelines and paperwork
9. Closing Time
Final steps include:
Title work and final disclosures Moving out and final cleaning Signing documents and handing over keys
10. Celebrate!
Your home is officially sold. Congrats on closing a chapter and starting your next one!
