{"id":1918,"date":"2025-11-30T04:19:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T12:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=1918"},"modified":"2025-12-01T17:59:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:59:26","slug":"what-do-i-need-to-sell-my-house-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-do-i-need-to-sell-my-house-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Need to Sell My House? Checklist of Who to Hire, How to Prep, What to Gather"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a homeowner facing a life change that involves moving, the moment will come when you ask yourself, \u201cWhat do I need to sell my house?\u201d<\/p>\n

Selling a house often goes something like this: You\u2019re halfway through sorting a random box of clutter when your real estate agent calls and reminds you that she needs a copy of your property survey. Where on earth is it?<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the doorbell rings, and it\u2019s the painting crew who has arrived to freshen up your front entryway. Later, you come across a family photo album and are hit with a flood of emotions and memories made in the very house you\u2019re about to leave forever.<\/p>\n

The process will be chaotic at times. Given the sheer volume of details involved, frustrations are bound to occur. However, it helps to stay organized with a clear plan of what you need to sell a house using a comprehensive checklist, like the one we\u2019ve put together here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Contractors’ schedules fill up quickly, so it\u2019s important to take stock of the professionals you may need to hire \u2014 the earlier, the better. Refer to this list to keep track of: Who do I need to call again?<\/p>\n

Contact a real estate agent<\/strong><\/a> about one to three months in advance of when you want to list. Look for agents with positive reviews, impressive statistics, and experience selling homes near where your property is located.<\/p>\n

Arrange for a <\/span>dumpster rental<\/b> if you have an <\/span>excess amount of items to dispose of<\/span><\/a>, such as when clearing out an <\/span>inherited property<\/span><\/a> or years of accumulated clutter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make plans to arrange for any of the following services you\u2019ll need assistance with: landscaper, paint crew, window washer, carpet cleaning service.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Call a reputable local home inspector<\/strong> for an optional pre-listing home inspection<\/a> to get ahead of any issues or necessary repairs.<\/p>\n

Hire a professional whole-home cleaning service<\/strong>. Schedule the service to come after you\u2019ve decluttered and before the house is photographed.<\/p>\n

Sellers may opt to hire a real estate attorney<\/strong> to represent their interests, and some states consider licensed attorneys<\/a> to be \u201cessential\u201d for closing. A real estate attorney may draft and review closing documents<\/a>, transfer property titles, resolve legal barriers, and mediate contract disputes. You can usually arrange for this after your house goes on the market.<\/p>\n

\n There are many people out there you might want to hire to help with a sale, but aside from a great real estate agent, a good cleaner is the most important.<\/span><\/q>\n
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