Synopses & Reviews
The insider’s guide to standing out to buyers in a crowded market From the author team behind America’s #1 bestselling real estate book, Home Buying For Dummies, House Selling For Dummies, Third Edition provides readers with time-tested advice along with updated recommendations and strategies for selling their house in current market conditions. This easy-to-read resource cuts through confusing real estate lingo and explains in plain English how to make the best possible decisions–from deciding to sell by owner or through an agent, determining house value, and preparing the house to timing and negotiating the sale. It features new information on curb appeal and staging–two of the hottest topics in real estate–plus expanded information on using the Internet to sell a house and revised tax laws. Handy checklists and Internet resources round out this time- and money-saving guide. Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor and the author of bestselling For Dummies books on personal finance, investing, and small business. Ray Brown (San Francisco, CA), a real estate professional for more than 30 years, hosts a real estate show in San Francisco.
Synopsis
The author team behind the bestselling real estate book "Home Buying For Dummies]" provides readers with time-tested advice along with updated recommendations and strategies for selling their house in current market conditions.
Synopsis
New how-to details on staging and curb appealThe fun and easy way® to minimize selling hassles and get top dollar for your house
Want to stand out to homebuyers in today's crowded market? America's #1 bestselling real estate authors have revised their classic guide to save you time and money as you prepare to sell your property. They'll show you when to put your house on the market, the pros and cons of FSBO, and the best ways to utilize the Internet, from online listings to digital photos.
Discover how to:
Prepare your property to attract buyers
Determine your asking price
Hire the right real estate agent
Market and show your house
Negotiate for the best offer
Synopsis
New how-to details on staging and curb appeal
The fun and easy way? to minimize selling hassles and get top dollar for your house
Want to stand out to homebuyers in today's crowded market? America's #1 bestselling real estate authors have revised their classic guide to save you time and money as you prepare to sell your property. They'll show you when to put your house on the market, the pros and cons of FSBO, and the best ways to utilize the Internet, from online listings to digital photos.
Discover how to:
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Prepare your property to attract buyers
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Determine your asking price
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Hire the right real estate agent
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Market and show your house
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Negotiate for the best offer
About the Author
Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor and the author of numerous bestselling
For Dummies books.
Ray Brown has been a real estate professional for more than three decades.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: The Selling Decision.
Chapter 1: Deciding to Sell.
Chapter 2: Selling and Your Personal Finances.
Chapter 3: Exploring the Economics of Selling.
Chapter 4: Confronting Financing Issues.
Part II: Tactical Considerations.
Chapter 5: Timing is Everything.
Chapter 6: For Sale By Owner.
Chapter 7: Your Real Estate Team.
Chapter 8: Listing Contracts and Commissions.
Part III: Getting Top Dollar When You Sell.
Chapter 9: Preparing Your House for Sale.
Chapter 10: Determining Your House’s Value.
Chapter 11: Price It Right and Buyers Will Come.
Part IV: The Brass Tacks of Getting Your House Sold.
Chapter 12: Marketing Your House.
Chapter 13: Harnessing Your Computer for House Selling.
Chapter 14: Negotiating Strategies for Sellers.
Chapter 15: It Ain’t Over ‘til the Check Clears.
Chapter 16: Income Tax Filings after the Sale.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Things to Do After You Sell.
Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Selling Rental Real Estate.
Chapter 19: Ten Questions Home Buyers May Ask and How to Answer ’Em.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Sample Real Estate Purchase Contract.
Appendix B: Example of a Good Inspection Report.
Appendix C: Glossary.