Disabled, Selling My House, Where Do I Begin?

I’m disabled, live alone and still dealing with effects of Katrina. I need to sell my home so I don’t lose it but don’t know where to begin.
It’s a cute house, but needs several minor repairs and clean up. Pressure washing house and drive, minor plumbing, carpet pulled up and lino put down in 2 rooms; is stained, some painting. The fence is broken at the bottem from the kids and dogs next door.
If some repairs aren’t done how much does that effect the selling price, or do they overlook some things?
I can’t find a hanyman despite asking everywhere in town. Seems they are all working on bigger construction since the area is booming.
Is it difficult to handle the sale myself? Ideas as to what % realtors get?
Does the equity/check come directly to me right after the sale? I have a student loan that is overdue, though I paid regularly before I had my accident. My dire needs have to come first right now.Any chance ‘they’ could take that before or after I receive it?
Thanks

Selling My House, Where Do I Begin?

I’m disabled, live alone and still dealing with effects of Katrina. I need to sell my home so I don’t lose it but don’t know where to begin.
It’s a cute house, but needs several minor repairs and clean up. Pressure washing house and drive, minor plumbing, carpet pulled up and lino put down in 2 rooms; is stained, some painting. The fence is broken at the bottem from the kids and dogs next door.
If some repairs aren’t done how much does that effect the selling price, or do they overlook some things?
I can’t find a hanyman despite asking everywhere in town. Seems they are all working on bigger construction since the area is booming.
Is it difficult to handle the sale myself? Ideas as to what % realtors get?
Does the equity/check come directly to me right after the sale? I have a student loan that is overdue, though I paid regularly before I had my accident. My dire needs have to come first right now.Any chance ‘they’ could take that before or after I receive it?
Thanks