Press Ctrl / CMD + C to copy this to your clipboard. Whether you’re selling your home to purchase a larger home, or downsizing, one of the biggest questions is, how long will it take to sell? According to Redfin data, it can take anywhere from 10 to 70 days to sell a home, and there are several factors that go into that. While real estate agents don’t have a crystal ball to predict the exact date and time your home will sell, there are measures your real estate agent can use to predict how quickly your home might sell.