1. Contact a virginia Cook, Realtors associate to list your home. He or she will be able to expertly assess its current value so your return will be optimized.

2. Repair and clean up those items or areas that need improvement to maximize your home's exterior curb appeal and interior charm. If you need professional assistance, read our list of recommendations.

3. Get your home Warranty and inspection done up front. When your home sells, it's likely that the sale will be subject to an inspection. By providing an initial inspection and warranty, they buyer can feel confident and worry-free about buying your home-and you selling it in the future.

4. You and your Virginia Cook, Realtors sales associate will work together to consider - and then negotiate with potential buyers - purchase offers on your home. Once an offer is accepted, you will both work with buyer's agent to schedule a closing date and time.

5. Notify your phone company, ultilities (don't forget water and sewer), moving company, post office, newspaper and magazine, friends and family.

6. Pack and move!