1. Seek pricing help
Use Zillow.com and Redfin.com to get an idea of your home's value. Also invite local agents to tour the house and see their free analysis of the area home prices. Price a bit higher than the pro prices.
2. Use the MLS
The easiest way to advertise is to get on MLS, which feeds to sites like Zillow and Trulia.com. Search for "flat-fee broker" or "flat-fee MLS" and the city or area where you live to find agents who will do this. Prices range from less than $100 for a listing to a few hundreds of dollars for packages with extra services.
Check out FSBO.com for listing FAQs and legal documents, realtor.com for selling tips.
3. Hire a lawyer
Identify title company or legal office for closing. Hire an attorney to look at the final contract before signing it, it's worth the peace of mind.
4. Clean up
Declutter the home to make it feel spacious, heighten curb appeal with a freshly mowed lawn and new plantings.
5. Look beyond the dollars
A bid isn't worth much if the buyer can't get financing. A preapproved mortgage is a good sign, a larger down payment is better than smaller ones. First time buyers and the self-employed could have a hard time getting approved.