When To Contact a Realtor® To Sell Your House

As you start thinking about selling your home, you begin building a mental to-do list: repair the backyard fence, scrub down the bathroom tiles, declutter the garage, arrange your next living situation… There’s a lot to do — you know you’ll need to reach out for some professional help. But when should you contact a Realtor to sell your house? For that initial contact, “There’s no such thing as too early,” said Daniel Del Rea, a top real estate agent in Modesto, California, who sells homes 69% faster than the average agent in his market. “For our clients, we tell them as soon as you start thinking that this is something you might want to do… that’s the time to contact us, whether it’s a month in advance or two years in advance,” Del Real says. “Our initial conversation just gives them more information so they can go deeper into discussion to see if it’s even the right time for them to do it.” Ready to Contact a Realtor®? We’ll match you with top performing real estate agents and Realtors® in your area who can help you get the ball rolling. After that, then you can start thinking more seriously about how long it will take to get your home fixed up and “show ready.” In most cases, age...