HOME SELLING PROCESS

Choose a Realtor® – 1–3 Days |  Prepare the Home – 1–3 Weeks |  List the Property & Receive Offers – 1–3 Weeks  |  Under Contract & Close – 30–45 Days 

Hire a Realtor®

• Choose a trusted, experienced agent who knows your local market. 
• They’ll guide pricing, prep, marketing, and negotiations from start to finish.
   

Set the Right Price

• Your agent will prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to price your home competitively.
• Correct pricing is key to attracting serious buyers and maximizing value.
   

Prepare the Home for Market

• Declutter, clean, and make minor repairs.
• Consider staging, painting, or updates to increase appeal.
• Professional photography and marketing materials are created.
   

List the Property

• Your home goes live on the MLS, real estate websites, and across marketing channels 
• Showings, open houses, and agent tours begin.
   

Receive & Review Offers

• Your agent will present and explain each offer.
• Evaluate not just price, but contingencies, closing date, financing, and buyer strength.
   

Negotiate & Accept an Offer

• Counteroffers may be exchanged until an agreement is reached.
• Once accepted, the property goes under contract.
   

Buyer’s Due Diligence

• Buyer schedules a home inspection, and possibly an appraisal.
• You may be asked to make repairs or negotiate concessions.
   

Title Work & Closing Prep

• Title company ensures the property is clear of liens. 
• Final documents are prepared for signing.
   

Final Walkthrough

• Buyer confirms the home’s condition and that agreed-upon repairs are complete.
   

Closing Day

• You sign documents, hand over the keys, and receive proceeds from the sale.
• Congratulations—you’ve successfully sold your home!