The faster you can sell a house, the better. "The longer the home is on the market, the greater the likelihood of receiving a lower offer," says Derek Gutting, a leading real estate agent in Indianapolis. On top of the strategic considerations, you may need to sell your home quickly. Perhaps you're short on funds or concerned about keeping onto an old inherited home that's collecting up tax liabilities. A divorce, a family member in need, or a kid on the way—life can send you looking for the quickest way to sell a house.