Whether you've decided to sell or buy, one of the most important things in this market is to be ready to go NOW. Not "about to get ready" or "planning to get ready". By then, it will already be too late.
Buyers who are ready with a preapproval or proof of all cash funds are able to make an offer the moment they see something they want to buy. So many buyers lose out on great propertie because they're not ready with their documents.
Sellers too, who should be listing at an opportune window, miss out on busy buying months just because they didn't hustle to remove clutter, paint that living room, or repair the front door dent. These things matter, and the sooner you get it ready, the better.