--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | home selling description: home selling | --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [appraisal](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/appraisal) [value](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/value) [home appraisal](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-appraisal) ## [Factors That Determine Your Home’s Appraisal Value](https://blog.homesmart.com/factors-that-determine-your-homes-appraisal-value) The process of selling a home includes a dedication to time, expense and energy. You need to take care of everything from inspections to legal procedures to listing your home. Befo... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 06, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/factors-that-determine-your-homes-appraisal-value) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [What Fixes are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?](https://blog.homesmart.com/mandatory-fixes-after-home-inspection) As a seller, your to-do list is already pretty sizable by the time the home inspection comes around. As you can guess, the home inspection can be quite the point of contention for ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 21, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/mandatory-fixes-after-home-inspection) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [moving](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/moving) ## [How to Say Goodbye When Leaving a Home You Love](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-say-goodbye-when-leaving-a-home-you-love) Moving is never easy – especially when you’re leaving a home that you love. Whether it was where you grew up, where you raised your kids or just a place where great memories were m... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) July 01, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-say-goodbye-when-leaving-a-home-you-love) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [For Sale By Owner](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/for-sale-by-owner) ## [The Benefits: Agent vs. For Sale By Owner](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-benefits-agent-vs.-for-sale-by-owner) Selling your home yourself can be a huge undertaking that requires a significant amount of hard work and investment of time and energy. Some homeowners choose to go the for sale by... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 05, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-benefits-agent-vs.-for-sale-by-owner) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) ## [How to Have a Smooth (And Safe) Move During COVID-19](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-have-a-smooth-move-during-covid-19) With all of this extra time inside, you might feel readier than ever to leave your home and move somewhere new. Maybe the way you do your job has changed and you need an additional... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) April 30, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-have-a-smooth-move-during-covid-19) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [Holding an Open House](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/holding-an-open-house) [showing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/showing) [open house](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/open-house) ## [\[CHECKLIST\] The Seller’s Guide to Preparing for a Showing/Open House](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-sellers-guide-to-preparing-for-a-showing/open-house) First impressions are lasting impressions. While your real estate agent might initially spark a buyer’s attention with a property listing, it’s how your home shows in person that w... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) September 18, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-sellers-guide-to-preparing-for-a-showing/open-house) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) ## [Get Buyers Running to Your Door: Easy Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value](https://blog.homesmart.com/get-buyers-running-to-your-door-easy-ways-to-boost-your-homes-value) Every seller wants to make a lot of money on their home, but many don’t know exactly what goes into the pricing of a property and think that their home is worth more than it actual... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) August 09, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/get-buyers-running-to-your-door-easy-ways-to-boost-your-homes-value) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [For Sale By Owner](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/for-sale-by-owner) ## [Top Mistakes Even Smart Agents Make](https://blog.homesmart.com/top-mistakes-even-smart-agents-make) The real estate industry is constantly being reinvented by new technologies and consumer preferences. While some things like good follow up and strong negotiation skills never go o... [By Tristin Zeman, Digital Advertising and SEO Specialist for Realty Hive on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/tristin-zeman-digital-advertising-and-seo-specialist-for-realty-hive) August 07, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/top-mistakes-even-smart-agents-make) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [For Sale By Owner](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/for-sale-by-owner) ## [Selling Your Home Is No Joke. Use a Professional: Why For Sale By Owner is a Bad Idea.](https://blog.homesmart.com/selling-your-home-is-no-joke.-use-a-professional-why-for-sale-by-owner-is-a-bad-idea) Do you have what it takes to sell your own home? No, this isn’t a trick question. If you’re selling your home, you might have thought about listing it for sale by owner (FSBO). But... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) July 31, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/selling-your-home-is-no-joke.-use-a-professional-why-for-sale-by-owner-is-a-bad-idea) [listing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/listing) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) ## [How to Have Your Best Listing Appointment Yet](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-have-your-best-listing-appointment-yet) Within the first seven seconds of meeting you, a seller will have a solid impression of who you are. While your listing appointments will hopefully last longer than seven seconds, ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 25, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-have-your-best-listing-appointment-yet) [General](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/general) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [Avoid These Mistakes to Ensure a Smooth Real Estate Closing](https://blog.homesmart.com/avoid-these-mistakes-to-ensure-a-smooth-real-estate-closing) The average time needed to close on a home loan, as of December 2018, was 47 days, according to Ellie Mae. Although that number often fluctuates based on market conditions, buyers ... [By Wendi Milinkov on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/wendi-milinkov) February 28, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/avoid-these-mistakes-to-ensure-a-smooth-real-estate-closing) [listing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/listing) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) ## [What Sellers Need to Consider in a Hot Market](https://blog.homesmart.com/what-sellers-need-to-consider-in-a-hot-market) Depending on the market, there are many factors that play into the best time of year to sell a home. But nationally, summer is the time to do it. During the summer months we’ve got... 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