As each house is different, so are the circumstances of each sale. Be sure to relay your needs openly to your agent and let them know of special timetables you need to observe such as the end of the school term or the start date for a job transfer. Discuss with your agent how quickly you'd like to sell your house.
Read the ads. Is the advertising copy for your house accurate and does it accurately emphasize the special features of the house or neighborhood that would appeal to a buyer? Help the agent to see what makes your house desirable.
Remain open to suggestions from your agent on making your house more saleable. Perhaps a fresh coat of paint in a tired entryway, a carpet cleaning or flowers in the window boxes would make all of the difference in your homes curb appeal. Your agent will be able to advise you on low cost ways to make your home look fresh.
Keep an open mind to marketing suggestions or pricing strategies. As you move through the process of marketing your home, ask your agent for feedback on how the process is going and what else can be done to stimulate interest. An additional open house may be needed or a classified ad in a different paper may spark a new wave of interest in your home. Work with your agent to understand if there is a particular aspect of your house that seems to deter buyers from going through with the sale and what steps can be taken to remedy this situation.
Above all keep the lines of communication open and let your agent know needs and ideas.