CONTENTS THE PRE-LISTING PROCESS
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Preparing Your Home for Sale Pre-Inspection Myths Advantages of Pre-Inspections Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement
THE MARKETING PROCESS
THE INSPECTION PROCESS
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Introduction Promoting Your Property Advertising Options for Your Home
THE SHOWING PROCESS
Showing Your Home Showing Expectations 21 Factors That Affect the Sale Price of a Home
THE CONTRACT PROCESS
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Writing the Contract; Glossary of Terms
THE APPRAISAL PROCESS
Buyer’s Right to Inspect Frequently Asked Questions Do-It-Yourself Repairs What You Should Know About Termites What You Should Know About Lead-Based Paint What You Should Know About Mold
THE CLOSING PROCESS
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What is a closing? Who Does What? Debits and Credits What Should I Bring to Closing? Problems at Closing
THE MOVING PROCESS
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Moving Checklist Before You Go Packing List by Room
What is an Appraisal Quick Fixes
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