Your Complete Guide to Selling a Home in San Jose

A step-by-step roadmap to pricing, preparing, and marketing your home for a top-dollar sale.

Selling your home in San Jose requires more than putting a sign in the yard. Our market moves fast and varies widely across neighborhoods, schools, and price points. Understanding how to price correctly, what to repair, how to prepare your home, and how to attract the highest number of buyers can make a six-figure difference in your final outcome.

This guide walks you through every step of the selling process — strategy, marketing, timing, disclosures, and negotiation — so you know exactly how to sell with confidence and maximize your sale price in any market.

Home Selling Topics This Guide Covers

Everything you need to know to sell your San Jose home successfully.

• How do I determine my home’s listing price?
• What should I repair or disclose before selling?
• Should I stage my home, and does staging increase sale price?
• How long will it take to sell my home in today’s market?
• What fees and commissions will I pay as a seller?
• Should I accept the first offer or wait for more?
• What’s the difference between “For Sale By Owner” and hiring an agent?
• Can I sell my house as-is, or do I need to fix problems?