{"id":19788,"date":"2025-09-12T04:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=19788"},"modified":"2025-09-12T18:32:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T01:32:42","slug":"how-to-sell-a-house-in-30-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-in-30-days\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your House Ready to Sell in 30 Days: A Day-By-Day Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any good angler will tell you that the key to catching fish is keeping your line in the water as much as possible. Sometimes, your first cast has the best chance of getting a bite. The same is true with selling your house<\/a>. The sooner you can get it on the market with the most attractive listing, the sooner you can get it sold. Since time is of the essence, knowing how to get your house ready to sell in 30 days is crucial.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve prepared a 30-day guide to help you set a plan and stay on track to get your home listed with the best chances to sell for more money<\/a>. We\u2019ll walk you through your daily to-do list, complete with step-by-step instructions and expert tips, so you can whip your home into shape on deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Throw the 30-day plan out the window. No staging, no repairs, no open houses. Receive an all-cash offer from HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform within a week and close in as few as 10 days.<\/p>\n \n

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For added expertise on nailing the pre-listing process, we spoke with Toril Schoepfer<\/a> and Lisa Hudson, two top real estate agents in Sumner, Washington<\/a>. Working with 69% more single-family homes than the average agent in their area, this team knows just what it takes to get your house ready to sell in 30 days without compromising on the sale price.<\/p>\n

While the month ahead will be busy, you\u2019ll hopefully know it was worth it when you collect that paycheck at closing and cash in on your hard work.<\/p>\n

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Week 1: Set your strategy and assemble your team<\/h2>\n

To sell your home, you can either list it on the market with a real estate agent<\/a> or sell your house for cash<\/a> to an investor<\/a> or an instant buyer, known as an iBuyer<\/a>. Dedicate your first week to researching which option is best for you.<\/p>\n

Day 1: Estimate your home equity<\/h3>\n

First, determine your home equity<\/a>, the current value of your home minus what you owe on your mortgage. Estimate your home\u2019s current value with a free automated valuation model (AVM)<\/a> tool such as HomeLight\u2019s Home Value Estimator<\/a>. Then, get your outstanding mortgage balance and calculate your approximate equity by subtracting this balance from your estimated home value.<\/p>\n

The amount of equity you have will influence your best option to list your home in 30 days. If you\u2019ve got a nice nest egg, selling is a great option to turn your equity into cash to put toward a bigger home or your retirement.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, with limited equity, you may want to weigh whether selling your home now<\/a> is the best option or if you should wait until you\u2019ve got a bit more equity. Selling a home can typically cost up to 9% to 10%<\/a> of the sale price. So, the proceeds from the sale<\/a> need to cover those expenses and then some if you hope to make a profit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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