How to Sell Your Own Home – Redfin

Best Home Selling Tips

1. Get the best listing agent.

One of the most important aspects of selling is finding a great listing agent. Talk to a few agents before choosing one. Ask which homes they’ve sold in your area, when they had to lower the price (and why), and what they’ll do to sell yours.

2. Decide when to sell.

Strategize with your agent about the best time to sell your house. In most areas, we recommend listing on a Thursday or Friday to catch the attention of those looking for open houses over the weekend.

3. Choose a competitive price.

View the price of recently sold homes in your neighborhood to determine your list price. How much are homes selling for in your area? How do these homes compare to yours?

4. Prepare & stage.

Deep clean every surface and make small repairs. Then stage your house to showcase key features that buyers want, like hardwood floors or granite counter tops.

5. Get professional listing photos.

Homes with professional listing photos sold for $3,400 to $11,200 more than homes without professional photos according to a Redfin study. You can get free professional photography if you sell your house with a Redfin Agent.

6. Don’t overprice it.

Overpricing your home is the most common mistake sellers make. Even if you drop the price later, it will never get the same amount of attention as it does when it hits the market.

7. Promote your house online.

To attract the largest pool of buyers, promote your listing online. If you list with a Redfin Agent, your home will be featured to millions of buyers who visit Redfin.com, apps, and emails each month.

8. Track your listing views.

With the Redfin Home Dashboard, you can see when people view your listing and know how many buyers are searching for homes like yours. Claim your home to access your Home Dashboard.

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