{"id":1918,"date":"2025-06-20T02:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=1918"},"modified":"2025-06-20T20:09:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T03:09:20","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":"Checklist to Sell a House: 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

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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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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