{"id":103053,"date":"2025-07-03T11:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=103053"},"modified":"2025-09-26T11:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T18:49:23","slug":"timeline-for-selling-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/timeline-for-selling-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"A 12 Step Timeline for Selling A House: What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

A clear timeline for selling a house can make all the difference in staying organized and on schedule throughout an often stressful process. From the decision to sell to closing day, Redfin has you covered every step of the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re transitioning to a <\/span>rental house in Tucson<\/span><\/a>, downsizing to an <\/span>apartment in Salt Lake City<\/span><\/a>, or fulfilling your dream of buying a <\/span>home in San Diego<\/span><\/a>, the selling process can look different for everyone. This timeline for selling your house breaks down the process step-by-step, so you know what to expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Decide whether to sell now<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Hire a listing agent<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Set a selling price<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Pick a listing date\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Get a pre-sale inspection<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Declutter, clean, and stage\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. List your home<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Show your home<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Review and negotiate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Accept an offer<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Prepare for the final walkthrough\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Closing day<\/a>
    \n<\/span>    What happens now?<\/a>
    \n    FAQs on the selling timeline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"A<\/span><\/h2>\n

    1. Determine if now is a good time to sell your house<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The first step in any home sale is making the decision on <\/span>whether you should sell your house now<\/span><\/a>. This can be a highly personal decision, but it\u2019s important to consider and research the following to help you make the right choice:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n