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smith432 · Joined: 24 May 2012 Posts: 347

It can be a daunting prospect when trying to sell a house, but there are a few different ways to go about it that might make the process easier. The first thing to do is determine if you will sell the home independently or through a real estate agent; there are advantages to each method. The next step is to physically prepare the house to be sold. This means making repairs, painting, and cleaning up, because it will be quite difficult to sell a house that looks aesthetically unappealing, even if it is in great structural shape.
Deciding to sell a house with the help of a real estate agent is very common, especially for busy people. The real estate agent can offer advice on pricing, as well as list the house in the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) database, which is a great way for potential homebuyers and other real estate agents to find your for-sale listing. Of course, the real estate agent will take a percentage commission from the sale of the home, but choosing to sell a house through a real estate agent may make it possible for you to sell the home for a higher listing price anyway, which could make it worth it. If you choose to sell the home on your own, keep in mind that any costs for advertising will be up to you, and you will have to be the one to show the home to potential buyers; an open house might be helpful.

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