1. STUDY THE MARKET Most homeowners enlist the services of a real estate agent to market their home and perform a variety of tasks, including reaching out to a network of buyers' agents, preparing the home for viewing and dealing directly with prospective buyers. That shouldn't preclude sellers from being knowledgeable about the process, however. "The most important thing in pricing and getting your house sold fast is to do your homework," said Michael Corbett, a real estate expert at Trulia, a housing information and listing website. Trulia and other online real estate sites, such as Redfin.com and Zillow.com feature searchable maps and home sales data. Look up what similar homes have sold for in the last 30 to 60 days and how long they've been on the market. You can also see whether those homes sold for less or more than their initial asking price. 2. BE PATIENT Some sellers may be tempted to press thei...