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When you want to sell a house, everybody wants to know about your listing or asking price. Set it too high and you can scare off folks who are looking in a lower price range. You want to see what comparable houses in the area have recently sold for (known as “comps”) and you want to know what houses in the are are currently listed for.

If you choose to engage a real estate agent to help you sell your property, they have a stack of paperwork for you.

Real estate laws vary from state to state. Apart from the legal issues in following state laws, making proper disclosures, and having offers and counter offers in writing, there is much more to the actual selling. Marketing your house is where agents earn their commission. If you are going to use an agent, selecting that agent is important.