How Long Does it Take to Sell a House?

If you’ve ever sold a Denver Metro home before, you already know that it’s a big process – one that certainly doesn’t happen overnight. Not to mention, every home is unique, and market conditions are constantly changing. So, with all this in mind, there’s no universal time frame for how long it takes to sell a house.

However, with the right understanding of the selling process and the right help from a top Denver Metro real estate agent, it is usually possible to reach your target selling date or at least, get close.

If you are looking for a rough estimate of how long your sale may take – or you have a preferred timeline in mind, this article is for you. We’ll go over the major steps of selling, what you can do if you’re looking to sell by a certain date and give you a general idea of what to expect during your selling journey.

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Breaking Down Your Home Sale

To get a better idea of how long it takes to sell a home, it’s helpful to zoom out.

From a bird’s eye view, there are two major parts of your home sale. The first part is everything that happens before your home is actually launched and listed. The second part is when buyers are finally able to discover, tour, and place offers on your house.

These two phases are very different and as a result, one part can wind up being much shorter or longer than the other. For instance, if you put a lot of time and effort into making your home market-ready, there’s a higher likelihood that it will sell quickly once it hits the market. On the other hand, if you skip out on certain prep work and rush to list your home as is, it could sit on the market for some time before you find an eager buyer.

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Where to Start When Selling Your Home

If you’re looking to sell your home, it’s a good idea to get in touch with a Realtor. Whether you’re looking to sell ASAP or not for several months (or even years), you’ll want to find the right agent for the job. As the leader of your home sale, your agent can create a plan to help you get your home on the market and hopefully, have it sold by your target date. We will also ensure you don’t leave any money on the table while honoring your timeline.

With all this in mind, it’s important to choose wisely when hiring a real estate agent. There are a lot of Realtors out there, but they don’t all have the same degree of experience, expertise, and resources to make your sale a success. Look for an agent who takes a hands-on approach to selling and has a proven track record of getting results.

How Long Will It Take for Buyers to Place Offers?

When it comes to all the pre-listing parts of selling your home (decluttering, making repairs, staging, etc.), there are lots of elements that are in your control. As a result, you have a fair amount of influence on how long this part of the selling process can take. However, once your home is on the market, many variables will be out of your hands.

It’s common for sellers to be anxious about how long their home spends on the market. Not only is a quick sale more convenient and less stressful, but it can also be a point of pride for many homeowners.

That said, what happens if your home doesn’t get any offers and starts to sit on the market for weeks on end? As a seller, this situation can be stressful, however, there are things you can do to help. Usually, this means making a few adjustments.

For example, if your home looks great, but you aren’t getting any offers, it could be best to make a price adjustment. Alternatively, if you’ve had a number of showings but no bites, it could be best to make some repairs or upgrades to make your home more turnkey.

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