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Seller's Guide

Selling a house in Houston, TX: what works now

How to price, prepare and market a Houston home in today's market.

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Seller's Guide

Selling a home in Houston, Texas

  1. Price to the market

    Median steady at $325,000 in September 20261.

  2. Disclose flood history

    Texas disclosures include flood questions2.

  3. Prep and stage

    See Peaches's seller strategy page.

  4. Bright marketing

    Bright, accurate photos and clear pricing.

Seller's Guide

The Houston market sellers are facing

HAR reported 7,030 sales in September 2026, down 5.7% from a year earlier, while active listings rose 6.3% to 40,192, a 5.5-month inventory1. Pending sales fell 11.6%1. With more homes to choose from, buyers compare closely, so pricing and presentation matter.

Seller's Guide

Disclosures Houston sellers should plan for

Sellers of previously occupied single-family homes in Texas use the Seller's Disclosure Notice, which covers material facts and the property's condition3. For most homes built before 1978, federal rules also require sharing known lead-based paint information before the buyer signs4.

Seller's Guide

Questions buyers will ask

  1. Flood history

    Have insurance and repair records ready, and check the FEMA flood map for your address5.

  2. Taxes and MUDs

    Buyers will look up your Harris Central Appraisal District record, including any MUD tax6.

  3. Repairs and age

    List major updates with dates, such as roof, HVAC and water heater.

  4. Next step

    Ask Peaches for a home valuation or read the Houston market report.

Quick Answers

Selling a house in Houston, TX: questions answered

How do I price when selling a house in Houston?

Price from recent closed sales of similar homes nearby, adjusted for condition, and compare against the homes buyers can tour today. Ask Peaches for a valuation.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Houston, TX?

Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Houston, TX and the greater Houston area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.

What do Texas sellers have to disclose?

Sellers of previously occupied single-family homes generally provide the Seller's Disclosure Notice, covering material facts and the property's condition3.

Is now a good time to sell a house in Houston?

The median held steady at $325,000 in September 2026, but sales slowed and inventory reached 5.5 months1. Homes that are priced right and well presented stand out.

Do I have to disclose lead paint when selling a Houston home?

For most homes built before 1978, yes: federal rules require sharing known lead-based paint information before the buyer signs4.

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Sources

Where these facts come from

Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.

  1. HAR: Housing market activity cools in Houston (September 2026), Houston Agent Magazine, reporting HAR data (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. Texas Property Code, Chapter 5 (seller's disclosure, Sec. 5.008), Texas Legislature (accessed 2026-10-15).
  3. Seller's Disclosure Notice (Form 55-1), Texas Real Estate Commission (accessed 2026-10-17).
  4. Real Estate Disclosures about Potential Lead Hazards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (accessed 2026-10-17).
  5. FEMA Flood Map Service Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency (accessed 2026-10-17).
  6. Harris Central Appraisal District, Harris Central Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-17).