Selling Your Home In Under 30 Days – ANDY SARWAL Getting a house sold, or at least under contract in 30 days, takes quite a bit of intent and just a bit of good luck. By following the tips in this article, you'll be stacking the deck in your favor and you'll be well on your way to getting your house sold in the next 30 days. The first secret to getting your house sold is to uncover your level of intent to sell. Let's face it, just because a person lists their house for sale doesn't necessarily mean that they are motivated to sell the home. Lack of motivation is the number one reason why many houses sit on the market. So, your first step is to evaluate yourself and be honest with yourself and with your Realtor about how motivated you are to get your house sold on a scale of 1-10. If you find that you aren't that desperate, don't be surprised if your house sits on the market for awhile.