House Selling For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

If you're like most people, your biggest investment is your house. Sell your house wisely and you not only save loads of time, but you also pocket thousands--if not tens of thousands--of dollars more than you would otherwise. Making a big mistake in the sale of your house, on the other hand can easily cost you additional weeks--perhaps even months--of work and headache as well as half a year's worth (or more) of your take-home income. If you want to sell your house and don't know where to start, House Selling for Dummies, Second Edition can show you the way. If you've researched this topic and would like to discover more about certain aspects of selling your home, then look no further. House Selling for Dummies, Second Edition is a user-friendly, holistic book totally oriented to your needs as a seller. This friendly guide cuts through confusing real estate lingo and explains in plain English how to make the best possible decisi ons for your situation--whether that decision means staying in your current home rather than selling or if it means selling through a good local real estate agent. This updated edition can help you avoid making mistakes in your selling decisions and will ensure that you sell your home in the best way possible. This down-to-earth guide shows you how to: Research your options and the personal finance ramifications of your decision to sell or not to sell Decide whether you should sell your house yourself or bring in an agent Find the right team of real estate professionals to work with Prepare your house before you put it on the market Determine the value of your house Time the sale of your house Negotiate the sale of your house File your income taxes after the sale of your house House Selling For Dummies, Second Edition includes handy checklists, Internet resources, and a variety of tools and techniques you can use when selling a home. Here is the best way to save time, money, and your sanity when selling your home--with or without an agent.