Selling a home is more than just putting a "For Sale" sign in the yard—it's a journey that involves careful planning, preparation, and the right real estate guidance. Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, here’s what to expect when you decide to sell your home.
Before you list, it's important to understand your local real estate market. Is it a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Knowing this helps set realistic expectations for pricing and timeline. A knowledgeable local agent can provide a comparative market analysis (CMA) to show you how similar homes are selling nearby.
Pricing your home correctly is key. Overpricing can lead to extended time on the market, while underpricing can mean leaving money on the table. Your agent will help you find the sweet spot based on market data, location, and condition of your home.
Presentation matters. Simple updates and staging can go a long way. Consider:
Decluttering and deep cleaning
Making small repairs
Enhancing curb appeal
Staging rooms to show off their potential
First impressions online and in person are everything.
Your agent should use a strategic mix of online and offline marketing tools, such as:
Professional photos and video tours
MLS exposure
Social media marketing
Open houses and private showings
The goal is to get the most eyes on your property from qualified buyers.
Once your home is listed, be prepared for showings and feedback. When offers come in, your agent will help you evaluate each one, negotiate terms, and make counteroffers if needed. Price isn't the only factor—timing, contingencies, and financing all matter.
After you accept an offer, the home goes “under contract.” During this time, the buyer will complete inspections, secure financing, and move toward closing. Your agent will help manage deadlines, communicate with all parties, and keep things on track.
Once closing day arrives and paperwork is signed, the home is officially sold. Congratulations—you’ve successfully completed your sale!
Selling your home doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right planning, preparation, and a trusted real estate professional by your side, the process can be smooth and rewarding. If you’re thinking about selling, I’d love to guide you every step of the way.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Monday, July 21, 2025. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
This content last updated on Monday, July 21, 2025 6:00 PM from Realtracs.
Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available.
Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Franchise Offices are Independently Owned and Operated. The information provided herein is deemed accurate, but subject to errors, omissions, price changes, prior sale or withdrawal. United Real Estate does not guarantee or is anyway responsible for the accuracy or completeness of information, and provides said information without warranties of any kind. Please verify all facts with the affiliate.
Copyright© United Real Estate
Privacy Statement-Terms Of Use
If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call our Customer Support for help at 888-960-0606 .
Web Content Accessibility Disclosure Statement:
We strive to provide websites that are accessible to all possible persons regardless of ability or technology. We strive to meet the standards of the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA (WCAG 2.1 AA), the American Disabilities Act and the Federal Fair Housing Act. Our efforts are ongoing as technology advances. If you experience any problems or difficulties in accessing this website or its content, please email us at: unitedsupport@unitedrealestate.com. Please be sure to specify the issue and a link to the website page in your email. We will make all reasonable efforts to make that page accessible for you.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to: Legal@UnitedRealEstate.com
The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
Leave a message for Nechole