{"id":99258,"date":"2025-03-18T16:13:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T23:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=99258"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:35:00","slug":"how-to-sell-your-house-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-your-house-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell Your House Fast \u2013 and for More Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The U.S. housing market<\/a> recently flipped from a seller\u2019s market to a faint buyer\u2019s market<\/a>, thanks to more sellers<\/a> listing their homes and high prices keeping buyers on the sidelines<\/a>. As a result, sellers can no longer assume their listing will get a dozen offers and sell for thousands above asking. Trends vary<\/a> from market to market, but in general, sellers now have to be more strategic.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To help you navigate the new normal, we\u2019re sharing 12 data-driven tips to help you sell your home fast, without compromising on value. Afterwards, we\u2019ll go over alternatives, including \u201cFor Sale By Owner\u201d (FSBO) and iBuyer companies. Let\u2019s dive in.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How to sell your house fast<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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  1. Increase your home\u2019s visibility<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. Hire a great agent<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  3. Price your home accurately<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  4. Conduct a pre-inspection\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  5. List your home in spring (and on a Thursday)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  6. Maximize curb appeal<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  7. Prioritize screen appeal<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  8. Add in-demand features<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  9. Update, declutter, and clean<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  10. Stage your home well<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  11. Accommodate as many showings as possible<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  12. Offer incentives and be open to price cuts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    1. Increase your home\u2019s visibility<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    The best way to sell your house fast and get the most money is to list on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS<\/a>). An MLS is a database used by real estate professionals to share listings with clients, websites, and each other. In most states, you need to hire an agent to list your home on an MLS \u2013 good news, since agents also tend<\/a> to get sellers a better deal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Millions of people<\/a> look for homes through an online MLS every day on sites like Redfin and Zillow, meaning when you list on the MLS, you\u2019re getting the most exposure to buyers. The more people that see your home, the more likely you\u2019ll get a favorable offer and sell quickly. In fact, according to a recent study<\/a>, homes listed on the MLS sell for ~$53,000 more than those listed on private networks (known as \u201cpocket listings<\/a>\u201d).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    2. Hire a great agent<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Hiring a high quality, local real estate agent can significantly streamline the selling process. A skilled agent will leverage their market knowledge to price your home competitively, recommend effective staging and marketing tactics, and negotiate on your behalf to secure favorable terms. They\u2019ll also get your house maximum exposure by listing it on the MLS, coordinating showings, and providing insight along the way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Most<\/a> buyers and sellers hire an agent to help buy or sell a home. Before you agree to work with an agent, read online reviews, ask plenty of questions, and advocate for a listing strategy that markets your home as widely as possible.\u00a0Some questions to ask <\/a>include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n