Steps To Selling A Home
A Selling Experience Designed for You
Selling a home is a big decision—and it’s more than just putting a sign in the yard or uploading photos to Zillow. From choosing the right Realtor to preparing your home, marketing it effectively, and negotiating offers, every step matters.
That’s why we created this guide: Steps to Selling a Home in South Jersey and Pennsylvania. Whether you’re a first-time seller or it’s been years since you last moved, this roadmap will walk you through the process, one step at a time.
Each stage has its own dedicated article where we break things down in detail:
The Home Selling Process
Preparation & Strategy
✅ Step 1: Hire a Realtor
✅ Step 2: Preparing Your House for Market
✅ Step 3: Declutter & Stage for Success
✅ Step 4: The Value of a Pre-Market Inspection
✅ Step 5: Repair Time
✅ Step 6: Deep Cleaning for a Sparkling First Impression
✅ Step 7: Professional Photography
✅ Step 8: Pre-Market (Coming Soon) Strategy
✅ Step 9: Hire a Real Estate Attorney (Optional)
Marketing & Showings
✅ Step 10: Your Home is Live on the Market
✅ Step 11: Online Exposure & Weekly Reports
✅ Step 12: Your First Showing
✅ Step 13: Tracking Your First Week on the Market
Offer, Negotiation & Due Diligence
✅ Step 14: Reviewing Offers
✅ Step 15: When an Offer Falls Through
✅ Step 16: Congratulations! We Have an Offer Accepted
✅ Step 17: The Home Inspection
✅ Step 18: The Appraisal
Final Steps & Closing
✅ Step 19: Hire Movers & Begin Packing
✅ Step 20: Schedule the Closing Date
✅ Step 21: Schedule Your Utilities to End
✅ Step 22: Cancel or Transfer Homeowner’s Insurance
✅ Step 23: Hire a Cleaning Person
✅ Step 24: Mortgage Approval & Clear to Close
✅ Step 25: The Final Walk-Through
✅ Step 26: Closing Day—Sign & Celebrate!
✅ Step 27: Leave Us a Review
Selling a home doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right plan—and the right Realtor—you’ll be prepared for each step of the process.
As you move through this guide, remember: no two sales are the same. The strategies we use for a downtown condo are very different from a single-family home in Burlington County. That’s where our local expertise comes in.
Still want proof? Our results speak for themselves. Read what past clients say about us on Google, Yelp, Zillow, and Realtor.com.
💡 Ready to start your selling journey?
Contact Quarterman Realty Group at 609-948-4306 or info(@)quartermangroup.com to schedule a consultation and see how we can help you move with confidence.
