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Selling -- In most sections of the country it's a seller's market. Homes are going fast and for top dollar. Nothing to it, right? Stick a sign out there and let it rip. But experts warn the selling field is riddled with hidden dangers and the wise seller has to be informed in order to get the best deal. We'll help you decide how and when to market your little piece of heaven.

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Tips and tricks
20 tricks to selling your home -- Make your house stand out from the others.

Giving your home curb appeal -- First impressions count, especially when it comes to selling your house.

Selling a house long distance -- It's tough, so finding a good real estate agent should be tops on your list.

Checklist for maintaining a closed-up house -- Make sure your home looks and smells good when buyers arrive.

Time and money
A timeline for selling your home -- You have plenty to do. We'll help you keep track of what and when you need to do it.

How are home prices in your neighborhood? -- How home prices have changed in major metropolitian areas across the nation over the past quarter.

8 hints to help sell your home fast -- Have to sell in a hurry? These tips will help you move your property quickly without sacrificing your profit.

Get top dollar for your home with a good appraisal -- The right residential or certified appraiser can get you a better return on your home. We can help you sort through the choices.
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Avoiding problems
Telling a house's secrets upfront -- Now when a house goes on the market, it's "seller beware" as property disclosure forms require sellers to reveal intimate details about their homes.

7 steps to sabotage your home sale -- Virtually every home can be sold, unless you really go out of your way to foul it up. Surprisingly, that's just what some people do.

Why homes don't sell -- If you do any of these six things, it's a safe bet your house will stay on the market for a while.

Set your mind at ease with a home warranty -- Home warranties cost a little more, but they can protect a home buyer from unwelcome surprises -- and help a home seller move the property.

Dealing with an agent
6 critical questions for any listing agent -- When selling your home you need the best agent you can get. These questions will help you find out who will work hardest for you.

Real estate agency glossary -- If you want to know who that agent really represents, you had had better know the terms of the trade.

Negotiating real estate commissions -- It's no longer all or nothing when you're dealing with how much your agent will earn.

Going it alone
'For sale by owner' home sales not for everyone -- Selling your home yourself can make sense if you know the ground rules.

Tips for selling your home on your own -- Six strategies for FSBOs

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