Whether you are a first-time-seller or an experienced home selling veteran, you will likely find something of interest on this page.  The Home Seller Selling Advice, Articles, Tips & Information sections are written by real estate experts in "plain english".  While some of the topics may seem redundant, they do offer you a "second-opinion".  At the bottom of the page are some area real estate statistics and current real estate news links.


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Home Seller Selling Advice, Articles, Tips & Information 

Getting Your House Ready To Sell

 

  Introduction: Emotion vs. Reason

 

  De-Personalizing The House

 

  Removing Clutter, Though You May Not Think Of It As Clutter

 

  Fixing Up The House Interior

 

  Fixing Up Outside The House

Want To Start Off With A High Sales Price?  Beware!

 

  Meeting With Realtors

 

  Which Realtor Do You Choose?

 

  What Happens Behind The Scenes?

 

  Dropping Your Price... Too Late?

Types Of Listing Contracts

 

  Open Listings

 

  One-Time Show

 

  Exclusive Agency Listings

 

  Exclusive Right To Sell

Details Of A Listing Contract

 

  Price And Terms Of Sale

 

  Lockbox - Yes Or No?

 

  Real Estate Commission

 

  Multiple Listing Service

 

  Agency Duties Of A Listing Agent

 

  Resolution Of Disputes

Listing Commissions And Related Issues

 

  Is The Commission Negotiable?

 

  How And When The Commission Is Earned

 

  "Hot" Market Under-Pricing Strategy - Commission Issues

The Listing Agent & Marketing Your Home

 

  The "Real" Role Of A Listing Agent

 

  Preliminary Marketing - The "For Sale" Sign

 

  Preliminary Marketing - Flyers And the Brochure Box

The Listing Agent - Marketing Your House To Other Agents
 

  MLS - Multiple Listing Service

 

  Office Preview

 

  Broker Previews And Culinary Delights

 

  Office Flyers

 

  Marketing Sessions

The Listing Agent - Marketing Your House To Homebuyers
 

  The Purpose Of Advertising In General

 

  Real Estate Company Advertising

 

  Individual Agent Advertising

 

  Neighborhood Announcements

 

  Open Houses

Showing Your House To Home Buyers
 

  Convenience And Availability

 

  Why You Should Not Be Home

 

  Lighting, Fragrances, Pet Control And More

 

  Keeping The House Tidy And Neat

Home Seller Selling Advice, Articles, Tips & Information 

Selling Your Home

 

  Working With A Real Estate Agent

 

  Appraisals & Marketing Value

 

  Whom To Contact

 

  Selling At A Loss

 

  Disclosure

 

  Escrow & Closing Costs

 

  Foreclosures

 

  Lease Options

 

  Negotiating

 

  Pricing The House To Sell

 

  Seller Financing

 

  Common Questions & Answers About Selling Your Home

 

  Short Sales

 

  Tax Considerations

 

  Property Taxes

More Home Seller Selling Resources 

Annual Boulder County Real Estate Statistics 

Boulder County Real Estate Sales Statistics

domania.com - Seller's Checklist 

Monthly real estate Statistics in Boulder County

Zillow's Real Estate Values Map