How To Get Your House Ready To Sell In 7 Days: Minnesota Home Seller’s Quick Guide 🏡

Thinking about selling your home but short on time? Don’t worry — you can get your house market-ready in just 7 days, and we’re here to walk you through it.

Whether you’re a first-time seller or just looking to move quickly, this guide outlines a simple, effective plan to prepare your home for sale — fast. These tips are based on real strategies we use with Minnesota homeowners every day to get strong offers without months of prep.

🗓️ The 7-Day Home Selling Prep Plan

Day 1: Start With a Walkthrough & Seller Strategy

Take a walk through your home — as if you were the buyer. What stands out? What feels cluttered?


✅ Identify needed repairs
✅ Take notes of cosmetic updates (paint, outdated fixtures, etc.)
✅ Schedule a professional home staging consultation if possible

Day 2: Declutter & Depersonalize

Clear off counters, remove personal photos, and pack away anything you don’t use daily. You want buyers to picture themselves living there — not you.


Pro tip: Rent a storage unit or use your garage to store extra items neatly.

Day 3: Deep Clean Everything

This is more than just a surface wipe-down. Scrub bathrooms, baseboards, windows, appliances, and floors.
✨ A sparkling clean home = more buyer confidence = higher offers.

Day 4: Knock Out Easy Repairs

Tighten loose handles, replace burnt-out light bulbs, patch small holes, and fix any squeaky doors or broken hardware.
⚠️ Buyers will notice — and so will their inspector.

Day 5: Boost Curb Appeal

First impressions count.
🌿 Mow the lawn, trim shrubs, add a fresh welcome mat, and make your front door shine.
A clean exterior invites more showings.

Day 6: Stage for Showings

Use simple staging to highlight your home’s best features:
🛋️ Rearrange furniture to maximize space
💡 Add light (natural + lamps)
🖼️ Use neutral decor to appeal to a wider audience

Need help? We offer professional staging consults for our sellers — just ask!

Day 7: Photos + Final Touches

Schedule professional listing photos — never use phone pictures! Great photos get more clicks, more views, and more offers.


Before the photographer arrives:
✅ Open all blinds
✅ Turn on every light
✅ Hide cords, trash bins, and pet items
Then... take a deep breath. You’re ready!

Final Thoughts

Getting your home ready to sell doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right game plan, you can go from “not ready” to show-stopping in just 7 days.

Need personalized help? We’d love to guide you through it — from prep to sold.


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This is the exact process we use to help sellers list with confidence — and sell faster.



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