1001 Tips for Buying & Selling a Home, 1st Edition with CD-ROM

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1001 Tips for Buying & Selling a Home is an invaluable reference for anyone looking for the ins and outs of buying or selling a home. From selecting the right real estate agent to make the process less stressful, to learning the process of buying and selling a home from the first showing to closing, Nash teaches you what to look for in your mortgage, home inspector, and other transaction participants. Nash offers recipes for smooth selling of your home, negotiating tactics, and reality-based advice to guide you to a successful closing. Also included is a handy, helpful glossary with definitions of real estate terms and a Resource Appendix that points you to additional information via websites, organizations, and government bodies. 231pp.

Table of Contents:

• I. The Buying
• 1. The Home Purchase Process
• 2. Your Search for a New Home
• 3. Working with a Real Estate Agent as a Buyer
• 4. Mortgages: What you Need to Know
• II. Selling
• 5. Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
• 6. For Sale by Owner
• 7. Selling Your Home with a Real Estate Agent III. Moving
• 8. Corporate Relocation: Understanding the Process
• 9. Moving On: How to Make the Best of Your Move
• Appendix A: Mark's Stories
• Appendix B: Helpful Checklists
• 1. Home Purchase Worksheet
• 2. Professional Agent Profile
• 3. School Comparison Chart
• 4. Basic Home Inspection Checklist
• 5. Final Walk-Through Worksheet
• Appendix C: Useful URLs