Selling a house before a prison surrender date is entirely doable as long as you start the process early enough, and the real estate process works the same way it would under any other circumstances.
Contact a local real estate agent who works in your neighborhood. An agent familiar with your specific market will know what comparable homes are selling for, how to price yours competitively, and how to move the sale as efficiently as possible given your timeline. Be upfront with your agent about the deadline you are working with so they can help you set realistic expectations about how quickly a sale can close.
The timeline matters significantly here. From listing to closing, a typical home sale takes anywhere from 30 to 90 days depending on the market, how the property is priced, and how quickly financing comes together for the buyer. If your surrender date is approaching faster than that window allows, discuss options with your agent including pricing more aggressively to attract a faster offer or exploring cash buyers and investors who can close in as little as two weeks.
A real estate attorney is worth consulting alongside the agent, particularly if there is a mortgage involved or any complications with the title. They can make sure the closing process moves cleanly and that the proceeds are handled appropriately while you are incarcerated.
If selling before the surrender date is not possible, explore whether a trusted family member or friend can manage the property and the sale process on your behalf while you are inside. A power of attorney document executed before you report gives someone that legal authority.