{"id":7588,"date":"2026-08-18T04:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=7588"},"modified":"2026-10-29T13:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:16:16","slug":"what-to-do-to-sell-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-to-do-to-sell-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Things to Do Before Selling Your House (and What to Skip)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-house-ready-to-sell-checklist\/\">getting ready to list your property for sale<\/a>, but knowing exactly what to do to sell your house can make all the difference. From pricing it right to making small repairs, the right moves early on can lead to better offers. By preparing the right way, you can attract more serious buyers and avoid unnecessary delays.<\/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<p>In this article, we compiled a checklist of what to do to sell your house, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/prepare-your-home-for-sale\/\">effective home preparation<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/home-staging-tips-first-timers\/\">staging tips<\/a>, based on research and expert advice from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/christopher-pappalardo-nc-0269486\">Chris Pappalardo<\/a>, a real estate professional with 16 years of experience in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/greensboro-nc\/top-real-estate-agents?Page=1\">Greensboro, North Carolina<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/ed-kaminsky-ca-00958114\">Edward Kaminsky<\/a>, who works with 66% more single-family homes than the average <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/manhattan-beach-ca\/top-real-estate-agents?Page=1\">Manhattan Beach, California<\/a>, agent.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do to sell your house<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/prep-your-house-for-sale\/\">Preparing your home to sell<\/a> keeps unexpected expenses at bay. More importantly, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/need-to-sell-my-house-fast\/\">sell faster<\/a> and reduce the likelihood of receiving lowball offers. So you might be wondering, exactly what do I need to do to my house before I sell it?<\/p>\n<p>To keep you on track, we have provided a list of things almost every seller should do to get ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-your-home-for-more-money\/\">sell for more money<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Partner with a top real estate agent<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Declutter and depersonalize each room<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Secure your valuables<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Deep clean, then keep it clean<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Eliminate odors, not just cover them<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Make smart repairs<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Skip unnecessary home improvements<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Make inexpensive upgrades<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Consider a pre-listing home inspection<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Prepare for the home appraisal<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Check your home\u2019s estimated value<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Consider home staging<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Boost your curb appeal<br \/>\n<input type=\"checkbox\" \/> Refresh paint where it counts<\/p>\n<p><b>Want a checklist you can take with you?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Download our free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HomeLight_printablehome-seller_checklist.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printable home selling checklist (109 KB)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to track all 14 tasks as you prepare your house for sale. <\/span><div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"1. Partner with a top real estate agent\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>1. Partner with a top real estate agent<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t already have one, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/find-real-estate-agents\">HomeLight\u2019s Agent Finder<\/a> can help you locate a top professional in your area within minutes. This free service analyzes more than 27 million transactions and reviews to determine the best agent for you. Our data shows that the top 5% of real estate agents sell homes for up to 10% more than the average agent, and they often do it faster.<\/p>\n<p>Working with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-for-selling\/\">experienced real estate agent<\/a> means better exposure for your house.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExposure means money,\u201d Kaminsky says. \u201cThe more people that know about the home, the more likely you\u2019re going to get the highest price for the house.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kaminsky believes that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-how-to-pick-a-real-estate-agent\/\">buyers who use real estate agents<\/a> are serious buyers who are prepared to spend to get what they want, and that those searching for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-is-fsbo\/\">For Sale by Owner (FSBO)<\/a> homes are looking for bargains because the seller isn\u2019t paying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/real-estate-agent-commission\/\">commission to a real estate agent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are many benefits to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-can-real-estate-agent-do\/\">listing with a top real estate agent<\/a>, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/house-pricing-strategies\/\">strategic pricing<\/a> to smooth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/documents-needed-to-sell-house\/\">document<\/a> management to skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-negotiate-when-selling-a-house\/\">negotiation<\/a> support and more. \u201cHanding it all to an expert [who has] been through that can make a significant difference,\u201d Kaminsky says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do to sell your house successfully? 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