Before selling your house do clean it properly. Cut the grass, clean up the outside and paint drab walls. Find out the correct value of your house by comparing it to similar homes sold in your neighborhood. Use advertising techniques to sell your house like putting ads in the newspaper or on the websites. Nowadays many homeowners put multiple pictures of their houses on the Internet. Try to sell your house with an open house. Invite all the neighbors to have a look at your house. Tell them your home's best points and tell them your price. You may be wondering why I should show the house to neighbors. Neighbors are the best promoters of the neighborhood and they all have family and friends who buy homes. Always make a counter offer when selling your own home. The buyer who offers less than your asking price can be encouraged to pay more or agree to other terms like accepting the house without repairs