Steps You Should Take Before Selling Your Home!!! 1) If another mortgage is required for your next property, get pre-approved in order to make sure you are qualified to go through with your plans. 2)Find out if and what the costs are to discharge your present mortgage. 3)Find out what your present house is worth. 4)Estimate what the costs will be to sell your house. 5)Determine your costs to acquire your next home. 6)Make any repairs that you deem necessary in order that potential buyers will not have reason to submit a low offer. 7)Get the house ready to show - by putting a little effort into this, potential buyers will come away with a good impression. This are the steps you should have to take before selling your home..