{"id":26084,"date":"2025-01-21T04:52:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T12:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=26084"},"modified":"2025-12-01T04:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:25:46","slug":"help-me-sell-my-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/help-me-sell-my-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Me Sell My House? These 6 Pros Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re overwhelmed by the prospect of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/prepare-your-home-for-sale\/\">prepping your home to sell<\/a>, don\u2019t be. You don\u2019t need to take on this Herculean task alone. There are several real estate experts who can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-helps-sell-a-house\/\">help you sell your house<\/a>, regardless of its current condition.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll introduce you to different experts to guide you each step of the way. For added insight, we interviewed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/sherry-sawares-ekdawy-ca-01909596-5757\">Sherry Ekdawy<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/phoenix-az\/top-real-estate-agents?Page=1\">top-selling agent, designer, and contractor in Phoenix, Arizona<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Find Your Perfect Real Estate Agent<\/h3>\n                        <p>We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-agent\/quiz\/seller?#\/qaas=0\/\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Find an Agent<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2><div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"1. A top real estate agent\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>1. A top real estate agent who knows the ins and outs of your local market<\/h2>\n<p>If you choose to list your home on the market, you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-for-selling\/\">seasoned local real estate agent<\/a> with experience selling homes like yours. But don\u2019t just hire any real estate agent \u2014 our research reveals that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-real-estate-agents\">the top 5% of agents<\/a> sell homes for as much as 10% more than the average agent.<\/p>\n<p>Assisting you with every step of the home sale, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/hiring-a-realtor-to-sell-your-home\/\">top real estate agent<\/a> will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Research the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/housing-market\">local market<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pinpoint a precise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-set-list-price\/\">listing price<\/a> to encourage high offers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Gather and prepare all documentation related to your home<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Recommend reputable cleaners, stagers, and contractors who are available at a moment\u2019s notice<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Take photographs of your home<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">List and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-market-your-house\/\">market your home<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-home-appraisal\/\">home appraisal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-many-showings-does-it-take-to-sell-a-house-on-average\/\">showings<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/pre-listing-home-inspection\/\">inspection<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pitch your property to other agents or buyers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-negotiate-when-selling-a-house\/\">Negotiate<\/a> with buyers on your behalf<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Prepare with closing documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To find top real estate agents near you, share your details with HomeLight. We\u2019ll connect you to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-real-estate-agents\">three top real estate agents in your area<\/a> based on transaction data like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/sale-to-list-ratio\/\">average sale-to-list ratio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/days-on-market-matters\/\">days on market<\/a>, and client reviews.<\/p>\n<h2><div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"2. A real estate attorney\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>2. An experienced real estate attorney who can help reduce legal risk<\/h2>\n<p>You may require the services of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/states-that-require-real-estate-attorney-at-closing\/\">real estate attorney<\/a> to protect you from documentation issues, titling errors, and costly lawsuits.<\/p>\n<p>Some states require a real estate attorney at closing. Even if your state does not, you may want to hire an attorney to help with your home sale if one of the following applies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re selling due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/sell-house-pay-off-debt\/\">financial hardship<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re selling a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-with-a-tenant\/\">property with tenants<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re selling an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/i-inherited-a-house-and-want-to-sell-it\/\">inherited property<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019re selling a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/dividing-real-estate-in-a-divorce\/\">shared asset during a divorce<\/a> or separation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are some of the legal services a real estate attorney offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Draft and negotiate the contract for sale<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Prepare the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/deed-vs-title\/\">deed<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Prepare the closing documents<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Review the title and lien search and resolve related issues<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Solve any documentation disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Real estate attorneys generally charge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/real-estate-attorney-fees\/\">$150 to $400 per hour<\/a>. You can find a reputable real estate attorney through your real estate agent, network, or an online directory like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avvo.com\/\">Avvo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><div id=\"section--3\" data-toc-header=\"3. A direct buyer\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>3. A direct buyer who makes cash offers<\/h2>\n<p>If you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/need-to-sell-my-house-fast\/\">sell your house fast<\/a>, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/real-estate-cash-buyers\/\">selling to a cash buyer<\/a>. A cash buyer is someone who pays cash for homes that they lease or resell.<\/p>\n<p>When you sell to a cash buyer, you can skip the cleaning, staging, and showings. You\u2019ll also avoid the red tape associated with buyer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-what-is-a-mortgage\/\">mortgages<\/a> and sidestep contingencies that can delay or derail a home sale.<\/p>\n<p>In exchange for convenience and certainty, you\u2019ll receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-much-do-house-buying-companies-pay\/\">lower price on your home<\/a> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/direct-home-buyers\/\">direct buyer<\/a> than if you go through a real estate agent.<\/p>\n<p>Selling to a direct buyer is a great option if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Need to sell your home quickly<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Want to skip the stress-inducing stages of a traditional sale<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-you-cant-afford-home-repairs\/\">Don\u2019t have the time or money<\/a> to upgrade an old home<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Are OK with a lower sale price in exchange for convenience and speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are the companies that make instant cash offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>House flippers <\/strong>purchase older or run-down homes with the intent of remodeling and reselling for a higher price. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/sell-house-to-flipper\/\">sell to a house flipper<\/a>, expect to receive a low offer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Buy-and-hold companies<\/strong> are investors who turn homes into rental properties.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>iBuyers are companies<\/strong> that use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/automated-valuation-model\/\">automatic valuations<\/a> and machine-learning algorithms to make sellers instant offers on their homes. They typically charge 5% to 8% in fees to handle the purchase and resale of your property. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-is-ibuyer-real-estate-guide\/\">iBuyers<\/a> require an inspection and may reduce the sale price to account for needed repairs.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Trade-in companies<\/strong> provide funds to purchase your next home, holding your current home as collateral until it sells. HomeLight\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/buy-before-you-sell\">Buy Before You Sell program<\/a> is one option for buying and selling at the same time. It lets homeowners unlock the equity in their current home and use the funds to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-is-a-cash-offer-in-real-estate\/\">cash offer<\/a> on a new property. Once they move into their new home, HomeLight helps sell the old one for the best price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Get a competitive cash offer with Simple Sale<\/h3>\n<p>HomeLight\u2019s Simple Sale provides you with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/all-cash-offer\/\">competitive cash offer<\/a> so you can sell your home as-is fast \u2014 as quickly as 10 days. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-as-is\/\">Skip the stress and hassle of repairs<\/a> and negotiations so you can move on from your home sale with a satisfying sale price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Help me sell my house? The best professionals can assist you in selling quickly and for top dollar. 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