Decide your selling goals and timeline
Research your local market
Set a competitive asking price
Prepare the home for sale
Declutter and depersonalize rooms
Complete repairs and maintenance
Clean the home thoroughly
Improve curb appeal
Stage the home
Hire a real estate agent or choose to sell by owner
Gather required documents
List the home on the market
Market the home with photos and descriptions
Schedule and host showings
Review offers
Negotiate terms
Accept the best offer
Complete buyer inspections and appraisals
Handle contingencies
Prepare closing documents
Move out before closing
Close the sale and transfer ownership