Latest Selling a Home Articles

What closing costs does a home seller pay?

The last step in selling a house is closing. While sellers often sign the paperwork ahead of time, they are responsible for paying some of the closing costs, or "settlement fees," before the deal can be finalized. In some cases, the sellers may offer concessions in which they pay some of the costs buyers typically handle.

What to do when you and your agent disagree on your home’s list price

Pricing a home for sale can sometimes be a tug of war between heart and head. You might come to an agent with a price in mind, but when you don't agree, there are several approaches to finding the right dollar amount for you and the market.

How you can handle multiple offers

A multiple offer situation often means a seller has the upper hand in a deal, but that has a lot less to do with the price than you might think.

12 questions sellers can ask prospective agents

Interviewing several real estate agents to find the one best suited to sell your property is a standard, welcome practice that can often make or break the experience.

Staging: Tips to make your home look its best

Staging a home can help a seller attract quality buyers — and higher offers. Seventeen percent of buyer's agents who responded to the National Association of Realtors' annual "2025 Profile of Home Staging" said staging a home increased the dollar value offered between 1% and 5%. Forty-one percent said it made no difference in the dollar amount.

These 3 home renovation projects pay off the most at resale

Home remodeling is a multi-billion-dollar industry that caters to both homeowners who want to upgrade their living spaces and sellers looking to attract buyers.

Understanding seller disclosures

Most states require sellers to be upfront about any issues, but requirements can vary.

How to make the best use of drones to sell your home

Video taken by a drone is increasingly common on websites selling homes, as the technology allows sellers to market distinctive features and gives buyers a better feel for what the property will be like.

When is the best time to sell your home? It’s not necessarily the spring.

It’s often thought that the best time of year to put a house on the market is in the spring, because people are more in the mood to be out shopping once the unpleasant winter weather is over. But there are other factors at play.

How to negotiate real estate agent commissions

A commission is the fee homeowners pay a real estate agent for helping them sell their property, typically a percentage of the sale price.