This book is a must-have for any individual looking to effectively sell their home for the best price. Put your home at the head of the market with the help of Laura Riddles expertise. Riddle, a Masters-level, award-winning real estate broker, walks today's home sellers through everything they need to know to get the best price in today's real estate market. Laura guides readers through the basics of the home selling process. Readers will learn how to determine the value of their home, prepare the home to be sold, stage the home inside and out, know when the time is right to list the home, plan for showings and open houses, accept an offer, and ultimately sell for top dollar. A firm believer in making your home stand out to sell faster by assisting potential buyers through the complicated loan process, the book carefully compares loan options, from low down payment FHA, and 0% down payment USDA, and VA loan programs, allowing readers to choose the loan that works best for their successful sale. Also covered are different Buyer Down Payment Assistance Programs, making this a complete guide to give you everything you need to put your house up for sale. Sell Your Home Now also includes timely information for sellers including resources on: Short sale versus Foreclosure options, Foreclosure prevention programs, The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Act passed in February 2009, and Loan modification options. This complete guide includes information about: selling techniques for selling up to 80 percent faster, and advertising to sell for 15-20% more, and where to list your home online to get the most exposure. Plus the book has a section on staging the home for the quickest sale in order to gain an advantage over other homes (particularly foreclosures) in your neighbourhood. Tips are given on common mistakes home sellers often make that could hinder your efforts so thoughtfully included are sample real estate contracts, titles, and home inspection reports. Selling the home For Sale By Owner? All of the information the book contains is exceptionally helpful to the do it yourselfer, plus, Laura has included case studies from agents and sellers around the country to provide readers with proven tips and tricks for selling a home in the quickest time possible and for the most money.

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REASONS PEOPLE SELL PROPERTY Personal Reasons • Family • Downsizing • Death in the Family • Inherited Unwanted Property • Divorce Financial Reasons • Need Cash • Did Not Qualify for Refinance POSSIBLE WAYS TO SELL THE PROPERTY • For Sale by Owner • Listing with a Real Estate Agent- MLS THE SELLING PROCESS-WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE STEP: 1 GET YOUR HOME SALE AFFAIR IN ORDER • Assess Your Home Value • Calculate Equity • Estimate Your Net Proceeds • Start Decluttering and Packing STEP: 2 FIND A PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE AGENT • Interview Candidates • Look for Experienced Agent • Sign a Listing Agreement STEP 3: PRICE YOUR HOME • Get a Home Inspection • Review Real Agent’s Market Analysis (CMA) • Consider Price Filters • Buyer’s Market Versus Seller’s Market • Supply shortages • Work-from-home trends • Home Values STEP 4: PREPARE HOME FOR MARKET • Is Your Property Prepared for Sale? • Does your Property Need Upgrades? • Make Advisable Renovation • Improve Curb Appeal • Allow Some Natural Light • Take high-quality photos for the Listing • Do You Know the Hot Buttons of Your Property? STEP 5: MARKET THE PROPERTY • Prepare Your Home for Showings • Aerial Drone Photography • Virtual Tours • Why Home Sellers Need Staging? • Virtual Staging Services • Maximum Exposure Marketing Via social media, YouTube, Craigslist • Visual Pricing Tools to Help Home Sellers Better Understand the Market • Use Old Home Strategy • Promote Your Property • Be Flexible for Showings • Negotiating – How to Handle Offers STEP 6: CLOSE SALE • Review Your Settlement Statement • Receive Home Sale Proceeds • Determine Taxes You Owe on the Sale • Transfer Utilities • Give Buyers a Good Move-In Experience TIPS FOR SELLERS • Timing Your Property to Sell • Estimate the Cost of Home Sale • Have a Negotiation Strategy • Paying off Existing Loans • Full Disclosure of Property WHY YOU NEED A QUALIFIED REAL ESTATE AGENT • Has Pre-listing Packet to Inform Sellers • Provides Consultation • Arranges a Property Walkthrough • Hires Professional Listing Pictures • Markets the Property to Potential Buyers • Handles Paperwork • Suggests Necessary Repairs • Closes the Deal • Finalizes Loose Ends for Closing • Proactive Partner Who Customer Can Trust SUMMING UP • Happy Home Selling!

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