Even under a glum economy, there's still a chance for you to sell your house at a good return. You can still go ahead with your move and even have extra money after you have settled in. You just need to know how to market your home and how to dress it up a little. If you want to do it yourself, you actually can. Just make sure you do your research well.   You can start with by looking at similar houses in your area and compare prices. This would usually give you an idea on how much your house is worth at present market situations. While you're at it you would be able to compare the state of your home with the other houses for sale. You would know how to pinpoint the best features and the advantages of your house to with the other houses. Of course, you should seriously think of cleaning and removing all the clutter in your home. All personal items should be stored for the moment. Get every part of the home spic and span including the garage and the yard and really make it look like a model house. That would make a good impression on your potential buyers.    But then buyers would not find your house if you don't market and advertise it. This is where the real estate agent would be most helpful.  He would be able to tell you where you can best advertise. Of course, the usual places would be the classified ads. The Internet also has free and paid sites for such ads. With your house ready, you would be able to sell your house faster if you effectively reach the people who are in the market for a new house.