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Consumer Guides for Sellers

Keep your footing on the steps in selling your home, from hiring a real estate agent to finalizing the sale. These guides from the National Association of REALTORS® will explain what you need to know.

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Consumer Guide: Listing Agreements

When working with a real estate professional to sell your home, one of the first things you’ll do is negotiate and sign a listing agreement with the agent you’ve selected. Here’s what you need to know.

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Consumer Guide: Fair Housing

Consumers and agents all have rights and responsibilities to promote a home buying or selling process free from discrimination. Here’s what you need to know.

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Consumer Guide: Seller Disclosures

Home sellers must disclose certain characteristics of the property to buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can help you understand why and what you need to disclose.

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Consumer Guide: Navigating Multiple Offers

When your home is on the market, you may receive offers from multiple interested buyers. Offers can vary greatly, and you will need to determine which one is best for you. Here’s what sellers should know:

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Consumer Guide: Alternative Listing Options

Home sellers looking to market their homes may have different preferences for how they do so. An agent who is a REALTOR® can help you craft a marketing strategy that best suits your needs.