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Home Seller’s Guide

When should you sell your home? How much should you list it for? We have the tips to help guide you through all of your home selling questions.

Finances of Selling

26 articles

Understand and calculate the fees and profits of your home sale.

Selling Process

43 articles

Learn how to list your home for sale and get to closing.

Preparing Your Home

22 articles

Get staging tips and tricks to maximize your home value.

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Closing Costs For Sellers: How Much Are They And What’s Included?

Seller closing costs are the taxes, fees and services you’ll pay at the end of your home sale. Learn about closing costs for sellers and how to calculate them.

When Is The Best Time To Sell A House?

Ready to put your house on the market? Timing can make all the difference. Learn the best time to sell a house and how to know it’s the right time to sell.

How To Calculate Price Per Square Foot

Determining a home’s price per square foot is a great way to figure out if you’re getting the best value for your home. Learn how to calculate it now.

Basics For First-Time Home Sellers

Real Estate Comps: How To Find Comparables For Your Home

Real estate comps are properties similar to the home you’re buying or selling. Learn more about real estate comparables, how they’re used and how to find them.

Home Staging 101: A Guide On Staging A Home For Sale

Home staging helps attract buyers and may help you sell faster. Learn more about staging your home for sale, what it costs and why it’s important in our guide.

What Is White Boxing? Your Guide To A New Real Estate Trend

If you’re selling your home and ready for the home staging phase, you might consider what’s known as “white boxing.” Learn about this trend in real estate.

Working With A Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agents: Everything You Need To Know

The right real estate agent can be critical to successfully buying or selling a home. Learn more about what real estate agents do, and why they’re so important.

What Does Exclusive Right To Sell Mean In Real Estate?

If you’re working with a broker to sell your house, you may be asked to sign an exclusive right to sell agreement. Learn more about what this means here.

Real Estate Comps: How To Find Comparables For Your Home

Real estate comps are properties similar to the home you’re buying or selling. Learn more about real estate comparables, how they’re used and how to find them.

Advanced Tips For Seasoned Home Sellers

How To Protect Yourself When Selling Your Home

Opening your home to the world isn't the most comforting proposition. Here are our top tips for keeping yourself safe when you're doing open houses.

What Is The Capital Gains Tax On Home Sales?

If you sold your house and made a profit, it may be subject to the capital gains tax. Learn more about capital gains on your home sale and the rates for 2022 and 2023.

Real Estate Comps: How To Find Comparables For Your Home

Real estate comps are properties similar to the home you’re buying or selling. Learn more about real estate comparables, how they’re used and how to find them.

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Should You Sell Or Rent Your First Home If You Buy A Second?

After buying a second home, you’ll have the option to sell your first house or keep it as a rental. See whether it’s better for you to sell or rent a house.

Real Estate Comps: How To Find Comparables For Your Home

Real estate comps are properties similar to the home you’re buying or selling. Learn more about real estate comparables, how they’re used and how to find them.

Home Staging 101: A Guide On Staging A Home For Sale

Home staging helps attract buyers and may help you sell faster. Learn more about staging your home for sale, what it costs and why it’s important in our guide.

More Resources For Home Sellers

Should I Lease or Sell?

Learn the pros and cons of leasing your home and how to determine if it’s better to sell.

Property Report: What It Is And Why It’s Important

A property report gives a detailed and unique look at a piece of real estate. Discover what is in a property report, how to get one and why it’s important.

Real Estate Comps: How To Find Comparables For Your Home

Real estate comps are properties similar to the home you’re buying or selling. Learn more about real estate comparables, how they’re used and how to find them.