Selling your home is rarely a stress-free endeavor, but when you’re in a hurry to list, the stakes can be that much higher. Whether you’re relocating to a new area or looking to cash in on your equity ASAP (or anywhere in between), not to fear — we’ve got you covered.

While we can’t guarantee your home will sell in less than one month, keep reading for our guide on how to position your home in the best light for the fastest possible sale and to set yourself up for success.

#1 Create A Plan & Choose Your Team: Selling your home in one month or less requires a focused, organized approach that’s enacted efficiently. After hiring an agent familiar with your local market, the first step is to create a plan of action composed of all vital tasks and corresponding deadlines.

#2 Assess & Declutter: To maximize your home’s value, we suggest identifying any necessary (yet realistic) repairs or improvements, and tidying up your space by removing personal items, excess furniture, and distracting clutter from all rooms.

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#3 Deep Clean & Minor Repairs: Next up? Cleaning every room thoroughly — including carpets, windows, and surfaces. At the same time, attention must be paid to things like leaky faucets, holes, and burned-out bulbs.

#4 Enhancing Curb Appeal: They say there’s no second chance for a first impression, so why not optimize the one your home makes to potential buyers? Seemingly simple acts such as mowing the lawn, trimming bushes, and adding fresh mulch or flowers can work wonders. Other easy limelight hacks? Painting the front door, cleaning the driveway, and replacing the welcome mat.

#5 Staging For Success: The key to helping prospective buyers feel at home in your house? Giving them a chance to picture what their life there could be. To evoke that vision, try arranging furniture to create open, inviting spaces, using neutral colors, removing personal items, and ensuring all rooms are well-lit by opening curtains and adding lamps, if necessary. Pro tip: When you work with the Jenn Smira Team, we’ll be there every step of the way — from staging to signing and beyond.

#6 Professional Photos & Listing Preparation: Show off your home’s new look with professional photos, and work with your agent to draft a compelling listing description in addition to gathering necessary documents.

#7 Price it Right: Setting the right price from the start is crucial as an overpriced home can deter potential buyers and prolong the selling process, while a competitively priced home attracts more interest, leading to quicker offers and a faster sale.

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#8 Showcase Your Listing To The World: To ensure your home reaches the right buyers where they’re searching, you should list on MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, and other relevant platforms, while capitalizing on social media and online ads to attract a broader audience. At The Jenn Smira Team, we create tailored marketing plans that reflect your home’s unique characteristics and meet buyers where they are.

#9 The Open House: It’s show time! While we typically suggest scheduling open houses for weekends, it’s always smart to be flexible and ready to accommodate last-minute requests — especially when a tight timeline is in play. Regardless of when they’re held, you should always do a final deep clean before open houses and add thoughtful touches like snacks, music, and flowers to welcome buyers into your home.

#10 Evaluate Offers: The offers are rolling in — now what? Your agent will work with you to review and compare offers, at which point they’ll negotiate terms to secure the best possible deal.

#11 Accepting An Offer: Once you choose the best offer and accept it, you’ll sign the agreement and officially start the closing process.

#12 Home Inspection: Your work isn’t done just yet — now, it’s time to schedule and execute on any necessary inspections — not to mention ensuring the home appraisal is done promptly.

#13 Prepare For Closing: Last but not least? Closing preparation entails addressing any issues that arose during inspection and gathering all necessary documents.

Set on selling, but not sure where to start? Get in touch with our team today to discuss your unique needs and goals. Get in touch with us directly by calling 202.280.2060 or emailing us at jsmira@jennsmira.com today!