Appraisals & Market Value

• Q: How do you determine how much a home is worth?
• Q: Are there standard ways to determine how much a home is worth?
• Q: What is the difference between list price and sales price?
• Q: What about appraised value and market value?

Disclosure

• Q: Do I have to disclose information about my home?
• Q: What kinds of things are considered material facts?
• Q: Are agents responsible for disclosing material facts?

Financing

• Q: What is a bridge loan?
• Q: What is seller financing?
• Q: What are the benefits of seller financing?
• Q: How does the seller determine what rate to provide?

Foreclosures

• Q: If faced with foreclosure, what are my options?
• Q: What types of foreclosures are there?
• Q: Can a home be sold for less than its mortgage?
• Q: How long do bankruptcies and foreclosure stay on a credit report?

Getting Started

• Q: When is the best time to sell a home?
• Q: What should I do to prepare my home for sale?
• Q: What else should I know?
• Q: Should I sell my home first or wait until I have bought another home?
• Q: Are there tips for selling a vacant home?
• Q: How can I get a quick sale, particularly in a slow market?
• Q: What are some costs associated with selling my home?
• Q: What are some costs associated with buying a new home?
• Q: Do I need an attorney to sell a home?

Lease Options

• Q: What is a lease option?
• Q: How does a lease option work?

Negotiating

• Q: Any advice on negotiating?
• Q: How do I respond to a low-ball offer?
• Q: Do I have to consider contingencies made by the buyer?
• Q: Can the seller also include contingencies in a contract?

Tax Matters

• Q: How do capital gains work when you sell your home?

Working with a REALTOR®

• Q: How do I find the right agent for me?
• Q: What questions should I ask an agent interested in selling my home?
• Q: What is the most common type of contract for listing properties?
• Q: What if I am not happy with the listing agent and want to terminate the contract?
• Q: Do I really need an agent?
• Q: Is the commission negotiable?