Seller's Resource Center

Thinking of selling?

FSBO Woes: Why It's So Hard to Sell Your Own Home

Why Use a REALTOR® When Selling

Tax Implications of Selling a Home 

Where to right to obtain vital records

Setting the price

Myths and Facts about Appraisals 

How Much Is Your Home Really Worth?   


How to Price Your Home 


How to Read Housing Market Stats 


Set Your List Price 

What is market value? 

Preparing your home

Get the House Ready 

Tips for Making Your Home More Saleable  
  

Setting the Stage Sells Your Home 

Listing and advertising

The Basics of Marketing Your Home 

Who Benefits from an Open House? 

The Seller Listing Agreement: What's It All About? 

Making the Sale

After the Open House 

Picking the Best Offer 

The Home Inspector's Coming 

Closing

Negotiating to Yes - Negotiating a purchase agreement is perhaps the trickiest aspect of any real estate transaction.  

Contract Negotiation: Terms and Conditions - If the terms and conditions of the deal aren't acceptable, you might want to pause and think twice. 


Six Seller-Financing Pointers - Should you "carry back" a loan? 


The Bottom Line on Contract Negotiations - The price isn't the only factor that determines the net bottom line. 


Tax Implications of Selling a Home - Selling a home can have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns. 

Making the Move

Packing Your Stuff A-Z  From air conditioners and artwork to big screen televisions and washing machines, learn from the experts how to get everything ready for the moving van 

Your rights and responsibilities when you move -   The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations protect consumers on interstate moves. This electronic pamphlet provides information about your rights and responsibilities as a shipper of household goods. 

The 10 Most Forgotten Items In A Move   Even the most organized person will probably not be able to remember every detail of the move - or every item.  This useful article from Mayflower Transit suggests adding these 10 points to the top of your moving preparation list.   

Six-Week Checklist For A Smooth Move   Moving is ranked among life's most stressful events. However, with the proper planning and preparation, you can make your next move a smooth one.  This calendar prepared by Mayflower Transit will serve as your "countdown" to moving day. 

Moving With Your Pets If pets are a part of your family, remember that moving, whether down the block or across the country, is just as stressful for them as it is for you. But this stress can be greatly reduced with good planning and the tips that you'll find here.   

Moving With Kids Moving is as hard for kids as it is for adults.   By considering a move in three stages - before, during, and after - and thinking about your children's needs during each stage, you can make a big difference in how your kids feel about the move and how they adjust afterwards. 

Official Change of Address Form - This section allows you to enter your change of address info and then print your completed Change of Address form.  Additionally, you can use the entered information to print Address Change Notification Letters and mail them to family, friends, and business associates to let them know of your move.  

After Your Move  Congratulations - you survived the big move!   Now what?  Here's a list of the most important items to attend to during the first week after your move.  http://www.usps.com/moversnet/after.html

Publication 523 (2005), Selling Your Home
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p523/index.html