{"id":2822,"date":"2024-07-12T04:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T11:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:20:25","slug":"steps-to-selling-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/steps-to-selling-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Selling a House"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve never sold a house before, you might be intimidated about where to start. Or maybe this isn\u2019t your first time, and you\u2019d like a refresher on the steps to selling a house<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the National Association of Realtors\u00ae (NAR) reporting a slight drop in mortgage rates in June<\/a>, there are indicators that the market is heading towards normalcy. It\u2019s only a matter of time before buyers transact with more confidence, making this prime time for you to sell to buyers who can do cash offers and buyers who need financing alike.<\/p>\n

Ready to get started? We spoke with Jody Parrish<\/a>, a top agent in St. Louis, Missouri, who completes 28% more sales than the average area agent, to get the details. This guide will teach you about the necessary steps to selling a house in 2024, from start to finish.<\/p>\n

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Step one: Talk to an expert!<\/h3>\n

Selling your house soon? Connect with a top agent near you to get an expert opinion on how much your house will sell for, what to fix before listing, and the latest local housing market trends.<\/p>\n \n

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Get your house in order<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to sell, the first thing to do is get your house \u2014 and your mindset \u2014 in a place that\u2019s ready to hit the market. Before contacting a real estate agent<\/a>, you might want to take the following steps to see what your house might sell for.<\/p>\n

Check home value<\/h3>\n

Chances are you\u2019re curious about what your house will sell for in 2024. To check your home value, use HomeLight\u2019s Home Value Estimator<\/a>. This tool utilizes your home\u2019s location, age, size, and more to calculate what it\u2019s worth. Getting a handle on this number can help you figure out your goals and your budget<\/a> for your next place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Get an Estimate on Your Home's Value<\/h3>\n

It only takes two minutes to answer a few questions. You\u2019ll receive a detailed analysis of your home straight to your inbox immediately. Simply tell us a little bit about your property (the address, type of property, it\u2019s condition and the year it was built) and how soon you\u2019re looking to sell.<\/p>\n \n

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Calculate equity and estimated net proceeds<\/h3>\n

Of course, your house\u2019s value isn\u2019t what you\u2019ll end up pocketing at the end of your sale. To get a better idea of what you\u2019ll be walking away from the transaction with, you\u2019ll have to calculate your equity and estimated net proceeds. Use HomeLight\u2019s Net Proceeds Calculator<\/a> to determine how much you\u2019ll make from your home sale after paying off your mortgage<\/a> and factoring in the fees and costs to sell your house<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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