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The Brass Tacks of Getting Your House Sold

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Getting the word out about your wonderful house is key to making the sale. In this part, we highlight all the best marketing strategies and tactics for generating interest in your house, including a chapter devoted to how you can use the Internet to sell your house. Then, when the offers come rolling in (or trickling in, if your local real estate market is sick), we show you how to negotiate the best possible terms without driving away prospective buyers. Next, we cover all the small but important pieces that must fall into place for your house sale to officially close. Looking forward to that hefty check, aren't you? Finally, we take you through the state and federal tax filings required after your sale.

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  • Compare homes

    Shopping for a home is a lot like dating. It can be fun, and you might fall in love.

  • Shopping on the Internet

    Looking at homes online is a great way to acquaint yourself with what's on the market.

  • Working with a mortgage broker

    If you choose a mortgage broker, you work directly with her and she works with the lender.

  • Do the paperwork

    Read on to learn about the paperwork involved in a typical loan application.