In an economy that clearly screams, “It’s not happening” how do you venture out and do what seems to be impossible, how do you sell your home? When you find yourself with what seems to be that daunting task, the first thing you need to do is initiate a change of heart. Become tremendously positive and tell yourself confidently “I will sell my house !” Secondly utilize the internet. It’s a tool that will reach far and wider than word of mouth or any newspaper ad ever could.

One of the first things that you need to decide is will you utilize the services of an agent either local or on the internet. An agent can offer you a buffer between yourself and the buyer and freedom from having to haggle and negotiate. But if you’ve made the choice to do it yourself then you need to locate a website that can list your home for sale. Go to a search engine and put in “sell my house myself” then research the results. You’ll get back many sites that will list your home, research them thoroughly. Next decide the type of listing you’d prefer and the amount you wish to pay. Keep in mind that you may want to invest in a listing that covers the widest exposure possible. You may also want to employ a site offering some type of guarantee if you don’t sell your home through them.

After that prepare for the process! You will need digital photos and a dazzling description. If you are not a gifted wordsmith then by all means engage one. The photos and words will be a large part of what sells that house. Next stage the house. Again you may need to invest some capital to get that home ready. Assuming that the home is structurally sound and doesn’t require major electrical or plumbing work, investing $2000 to cosmetically beautify it resulting in an additional $35,000 in gain is not only practical it’s profitable. If you cannot afford the services of an interior designer and a landscaper fret not! There are scores of books, magazines, websites, and TV programs that will give you step by step instructions on how to stage your home for sale. By simply planting a few well positioned flowers in the front yard, mowing the lawn, and putting down some solar path lighting you’ll make a world of difference.

With diligence and determination you’ll get this task accomplished successfully and proudly you’ll proclaim, Yes!!! I did it myself!