Do you know if now is the right time to consider selling your home?

Don't worry — many homeowners scratch their heads at this same question. While buying a home is an important decision, selling your home is a matter of equal significance. When you first consider selling your current home to purchase a new house, a million thoughts may fill your mind.

For some, selling a home involves questions of practicality: When is the best time to sell? How do I know if I can afford a new home? Will buyers want to purchase my home in its current condition?

For others, saying goodbye to a home is like saying farewell to part of the family. They'll often have emotional concerns that raise stressful questions: can I really leave our family's first home, and will I ever find a home that feels just as special?

If you're unsure whether or not now is the rig...

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10 Real Estate Terms Sellers Need To Know

Selling your home is a complex process. But one thing you can do to make it easier is to get familiar with some of the real estate terms that will be used. Here are some of the most common terms and what sellers should know about them.

1. Seller's market
   A seller's market is advantageous to you, the seller. It means there are lots of buyers and fewer sellers. Under these conditions, homes often sell quickly and at or over the asking price.
   
   
2. Listing Agent and Dual Agency
   The real estate agent who lists the home for sale and represents the seller's interests during the transaction is the listing agent. Dual agency is where the same agent represents both the buyer and the seller. Because it...

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