For some of us, there is nothing like pressure to bring out the best in a situation. Selling your home can be a stress in the first place, and when you have a very limited amount of time to do it the stress can only go up. Therefore, there are two different categories of tips to consider when you are attempting to sell your house in one week; tips for reducing your stress level, and practical tips on how to meet your goal.

Reducing Stress

• Don’t have anything else on your plate during the week you are trying to sell your house but that goal. Take time off of work, and have your family out of town. Ensuring that your sale is your only concern will give you a lot more breathing room.
• Keep a good schedule. Don’t skip meals or sleep time in order to work harder on the sale. There will be certain times of day that are ideal for selling, and these will not interfere with your meal or sleep schedules, as the odds are potential buyers are on the same clock as yourself. Taking care of yourself will also mean that you are in better condition for showing and for negotiation.
• Think positively. You will meet your goal.

Practical Tips for the Actual Sale

It is possible to sell your house in one week. Just keep in mind that on average, houses sell somewhere between one and six months after being put on the market. You are therefore trying to beat some big odds. The task is achievable; here are some guidelines that may help.

• Don’t have any work to do on the house at the time it is put on the market. One of the worst mistakes a home seller does is list the house and then start trying to fix it up. This should all be done well before that first potential buyer sets foot on the premises. There is nothing that will turn a buyer off more than seeing a lot of unfinished projects, and if you are looking for a quick sale, the chances are you will not get it as a buyer will doubt you can complete the tasks on time.
• Set the price right. Price is a huge consideration for all buyers, and in order to attract people to the property they will want to see a price that is right for them. Setting a low price right off will mean that you will have more showings.
• Enlist the services of an agent, and let her know that you want a quick sale. Not only will she let you know if the plan is feasible, she will know how to go about making it a reality.
• Don’t hassle your agent every hour. A lot of people looking for a quick sale will be tempted to call their agent a few times a day. Try to limit yourself to just once; if things are going well your agent will be in contact with you. Too much conversation with you will detract from her sales approach and the time spent with buyer’s agents. On the other hand, make sure that you are talking to the agent at least once a day.
• Hold an open house on the first day. There is a lot of debate in the real estate world over the actual effectiveness of an open house, but if you are planning on having one, make sure it is the day or the day after the house is listed. This will give people a chance to think on it throughout the week. An ideal day for an open house is a weekend day, Saturday being the best option.
• Do some homework, and help your agent out. Your agent is not the only one who can sell your house. If you take the time to familiarize yourself with the market and conditions, you can take an active role in your home sale. This means that you will have two agents working for you instead of just one.

Selling a house in one week is a goal that only the most confident seller should set. It will mean a lot of work and just the right conditions coming together at once. Though complicated, it is still possible, and meeting this goal means a huge confidence boost.