You are in the military, which means you move around a lot. You go wherever your orders take you and your family.

You’re not alone. Did you know that most military families move between six-nine times during a school year. Talk about seeing the country and traveling to ports unknown. By the time you’re ready for retirement, you and your wife will have moving down to a science.

Typically when those orders come, you have to sell your home quickly and accept the best price you can get. Here’s a quick list of things you’ll want to know if you haven’t moved all that much…yet:

Price Competitively: The best activity you will typically see is in the first 30 days your house is listed on the market. When your orders come, you’ll need to move quickly. Let buyers know you are serious about selling by pricing your house right from the beginning. If you price your house too high, you run the risk of creating a slower sale and letting your listing go stale.

Create Curb Appeal: You’ve heard it said that first impressions are everything. It applies to your home, too. Plant flowers, trim hedges, mow the lawn, paint the front door, or add a new mailbox. If needed, give your exterior a quick power wash to make the exterior shine. Ensure potential buyers are turned on when they drive in the driveway.

Stage The Interior: Empty packed closets to show roomy storage. Consider adding a fresh coat of neutral, non-vibrant paint in rooms where it is needed. You want prospective buyers to easily visualize themselves living in your home. Seeing your family photos will make them think of YOU—not themselves. Pack away any personal photos or knick knacks.

Make it Neat and Tidy: Nobody is drawn to clutter. Purge piles and stacks of unused items. Mops the floors and wipe down the counters. Light some candles or better yet, bake some cookies. These simple tips will make your home warm and inviting.

Get Professional Photos: Most homebuyers begin their search online and you want your listing to stand out. Once you’ve created curb appeal, staged the interior and made everything tidy—you’ll want photos that really draw buyers in. Great images that accentuate your home’s best features and selling points can encourage buyers to view your property.

List Your Home: You can use FSBO, list through a realtor or one of those popular online websites. In the end, you’ll pay commission costs and listing fees. If you’re a military veteran, you can save three percent in commissions by listing your home for free with Because You Served.

Select Your Buyer Wisely: Select buyers who have been preapproved. These homebuyers have the backing of lenders to complete the sale. This means that their credit reports and income tax returns have already been checked out. As the home seller, you get to choose who buys your house.