Once you have decided that you’re going to purchase a new home, the next logical step is to put your current residence on the market.  This helpful advice will assist you in selling your current home.

1.) Put your home on the market in advance
You should put your current residence on the market at least 5-6 months prior to your desired closing date. 

2.)  Revisit your asking price every 3-4 weeks
Check your asking price every few weeks in order to ensure that it is in line with other asking prices in the area.  Be prepared to lower your asking price if the delivery date of your new home is close to two months out.

3.) Keep your home looking its best
The better your home looks, the quicker it will sell.  Here are a few tips to help you get your home ready for sale:

• Tidy your home.  Box up any unnecessary clutter and, if possible, store it elsewhere until after the move (getting an inexpensive storage unit might be a good idea.) 
  
• Make sure that your home has a fresh coat of paint, both inside and outside.
  
• Keep the carpets cleaned and vacuumed.  Prior to putting your home on the market, you may want to consider getting a professional carpet cleaning or renting a steam cleaner.
  
• Keep your grass and landscaping watered.  Cut your grass regularly.
  
• If you’re selling your home in the winter, make sure that all snow is shoveled regularly.
  
• Leave all lights on when your house is to be shown.