re: Removing Popcorn Ceiling-Tips?

All of the tips that have been provided are very good. Removing the "popcorn" texture is not hard and using disposable drop cloths are a good idea. I did every room in a 2,400 foot home that I owned, but did them over a two or three year period.

As also mentioned, skim coating is difficult for most do it your sellers, and it is made even harder working overhead.

Bottom line - Remove the texture yourself and hire a sheetrock finisher to skim coat.