Timeline - What to Expect When Selling Your Home
🏡 Selling Your Home: What to Expect from Start to Sold [Timeline Guide]
Thinking about selling your home? Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, understanding the process can help reduce stress and improve your results. In this blog, I’ll walk you through a realistic home selling timeline and what to expect at every stage—from listing to closing.
📅 Home Selling Timeline: What to Expect
1. Week 1–2: Initial Consultation and Home Evaluation
The first step is connecting with a local real estate expert (that’s me!) to evaluate your property. During this phase, we’ll:
Walk through your home to assess the condition and improvements
Discuss your goals, timeline, and pricing strategy
Review local market trends and recent comparable sales (comps)
Create a tailored plan to prepare your home for listing
🔑 Pro Tip: The earlier you consult with an agent, the better. Some pre-listing improvements can boost your home’s value significantly.
2. Week 2–3: Preparing Your Home for Sale
This phase is all about first impressions. Together, we’ll get your home show-ready through:
Decluttering and depersonalizing
Minor repairs or updates (paint, hardware, curb appeal)
Professional cleaning
Home staging (if needed)
Capturing professional photos and videos
📸 Quality listing photos can help your home sell 32% faster and for more money.
3. Week 3–4: Listing Goes Live
Once your home is polished and priced strategically, we’ll launch your listing across:
MLS (Multiple Listing Service)
Real estate websites (Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.)
Social media and email campaigns
Agent-to-agent networking
Open houses or private showings may begin within days of going live.
📈 Most showings happen within the first 7–10 days. The early activity is crucial!
4. Week 4–6: Showings and Offers
As potential buyers tour your home, we’ll gather feedback, respond to interest, and negotiate any offers that come in. This phase may include:
Offer negotiations
Multiple offer scenarios (if your home is in high demand)
Accepting the best offer based on price and terms
💬 Communication is key—I’ll keep you in the loop every step of the way.
5. Week 6–8: Under Contract & Inspections
Once we’ve accepted an offer, the buyer will conduct:
A home inspection
Possibly an appraisal (if financing is involved)
There may be additional negotiations after the inspection depending on the findings.
🛠️ I’ll help you navigate inspection reports and request repairs if needed.
6. Week 8–10: Closing Time
With financing, title work, and paperwork in order, we’ll head to the closing table. This is when:
You sign legal documents
Final walkthrough occurs
Keys are handed over
🏁 Congratulations—your home is officially sold!
✅ Final Thoughts: Selling a Home Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming
With a clear home selling timeline and the right agent by your side, you can move forward with confidence. Every home sale is unique, but knowing what to expect makes all the difference.
Thinking of selling your home? Let’s talk. I offer a free home valuation and personalized strategy to help you sell faster and for top dollar.
Contact Allen Deaver of Asset Realty to Schedule Your Free Home Evaluation
