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Selling a Home

Getting a home ready to sell takes plenty of work—of both the physical and the paper variety—and you’re bound to have plenty of questions. We’ve found Web sites with reliable answers and guidance to help you smoothly and quickly through the process, and even offer advice if you fear losing your home to foreclosure.

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Steps to Selling a Home

Selling your home is a busy time (and on top of it all, you’re also planning a move). But it’s important to start with some real estate basics before jumping into the market. Online tutorials and news and commentary sites can arm you with the knowledge you need to feel confident during the selling process.

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Remember that sites on the Web may provide only a very general overview of the home selling process across the United States. Individual states have their own particular real estate laws and requirements, so it’s important to be familiar with the specifics where you live. FindLaw has a page of property and real estate laws in each state. Also check your state’s official Web site for real estate laws (use USA.gov to find your state’s site).

For help planning and orchestrating a smooth move out of your home, see our findingDulcinea Moving Web Guide.

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For a real estate glossary …

Century 21 features a glossary of more than 900 real estate terms, some of which are related to home sales. Also use this site to search for answers to frequently asked questions about selling a home, and learn how to determine an ideal asking price for your home.

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For reviews of the home selling process …

RealEstateABC.com has a home selling guide that takes you through the steps to selling a home, including choosing a sale price, finding a listing agent, determining what will go with the property when you sell, and showing your home to prospective buyers. Scan the ample list of headlines for help with your questions.

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Realtor.com is the official site of the National Association of Realtors. Use “The Home Seller’s Guide to Success” for step-by-step advice about selling your home, or search for a realtor in your area.

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FreeAdvice has a “Real Estate Law” section that answers questions about buying and selling a home, such as “What is a ‘listing agreement’?” and “What happens at the ‘closing’?” Look for advice on the entire home selling process.

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For information about home appraisals …

Accurate Appraisals gives a short explanation of how the appraisal process works. Much of this information is directed specifically to people who want to use the services of Accurate Appraisals (located in California), but the basic information can be useful to anyone.

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