“The three keys to selling a home are price, condition and terms.”

Your home's list price should reflect what similar homes in the neighborhood have sold for recently, taking current market trends into account. Resist the urge to price too high--chances are you'll only discourage buyers who could afford your home, while making competing homes look good by comparison.

For a quick sale at the right price, you'll need to have your home in tip-top shape before it goes on the market. Buyers today look for model-home, move-in condition. Pay particular attention to "curb appeal" to ensure buyer traffic.

Adjusting terms to a buyer's needs is the smart way to land a contract quickly--often at little or no expense to you. Be flexible about move-in dates, conveyances and other details.