House Selling for Dummies, 3rd Edition

Eric Tyson, MBA, is a financial counselor and the author of numerous bestselling For Dummies books. Ray Brown has been a real estate professional for more than three decades.

Introduction. Part I: The Selling Decision. Chapter 1: Deciding to Sell. Chapter 2: Selling and Your Personal Finances. Chapter 3: Exploring the Economics of Selling. Chapter 4: Confronting Financing Issues. Part II: Tactical Considerations. Chapter 5: Timing is Everything. Chapter 6: For Sale By Owner. Chapter 7: Your Real Estate Team. Chapter 8: Listing Contracts and Commissions. Part III: Getting Top Dollar When You Sell. Chapter 9: Preparing Your House for Sale. Chapter 10: Determining Your House's Value. Chapter 11: Price It Right and Buyers Will Come. Part IV: The Brass Tacks of Getting Your House Sold. Chapter 12: Marketing Your House. Chapter 13: Harnessing Your Computer for House Selling. Chapter 14: Negotiating Strategies for Sellers. Chapter 15: It Ain't Over 'til the Check Clears. Chapter 16: Income Tax Filings after the Sale. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Things to Do After You Sell. Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Selling Rental Real Estate. Chapter 19: Ten Questions Home Buyers May Ask and How to Answer 'Em. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Sample Real Estate Purchase Contract. Appendix B: Example of a Good Inspection Report. Appendix C: Glossary.