SELLER GUIDE

HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME

COMMON FAQ’s

Appraisals & Market Value

  • Are there standard ways to determine how much a home is worth?Read More
  • How do you determine how much a home is worth? Read More
  • What about appraised value and market value? Read More
  • What is the difference between list price and sale price? Read More

Disclosure

  • Are agents responsible for disclosing material facts? Read More
  • Do I have to disclose information about my home? Read More
  • What kinds of things are considered material facts? Read More

Financing

  • How does the seller determine what rate to provide? Read More
  • What are the benefits of seller financing? Read More
  • What is a bridge loan? Read More
  • What is seller financing?Read More

Foreclosures

  • Can a home be sold for less than its mortgage? Read More
  • How long do bankruptcies and foreclosure stay on a credit report? Read More
  • If faced with foreclosure, what are my options? Read More
  • What types of foreclosures are there? Read More

Getting Started

  • Are there tips for selling a vacant home? Read More
  • Do I need an attorney to sell a home? Read More
  • How can I get a quick sale, particularly in a slow market? Read More
  • Should I sell my home first or wait until I have bought another home? Read More
  • What are some costs associated with buying a new home? Read More
  • What are some costs associated with selling my home? Read More
  • What else should I know? Read More
  • What should I do to prepare my home for sale? Read More
  • When is the best time to sell a home? Read More

Lease Options

  • How does a lease option work? Read More
  • What is a lease option? Read More

Negotiating

  • Any advice on negotiating? Read More
  • Can the seller also include contingencies in a contract? Read More
  • Do I have to consider contingencies made by the buyer? Read More
  • How do I respond to a low-ball offer? Read More

Tax Matters

  • Are home selling costs deductible? Read More
  • Are seller-paid points deductible? Read More
  • Are seller-paid points deductible? Read More
  • Can I deduct a loss on the sale of my home? Read More
  • Can I deduct improvements made to my home? Read More
  • How do capital gains work when you sell your home? Read More
  • What about repairs made to get the home ready for sale? Read More
  • What if you have more than one home? Read More

Working with a Real Estate Agent

  • Do I really need an agent? Read More
  • Is the commission negotiable? Read More
  • What if I am not happy with the listing agent and want to terminate the contract? Read More
  • What is the most common type of contract for listing properties? Read More
  • What questions should I ask an agent interested in selling my home? Read More