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The Latest

  • Here's a step-by-step guide for how to list a house on Zillow. You only need to do this if you're selling without a realtor. Otherwise, your agent will list your home on the MLS. MLS listings automatically appear on Zillow.

  • Berkshire Hathaway real estate commission rates are usually the standard 2.5–3% per agent. Learn how you can pay less.

  • Century 21 realtor fees are negotiable, but you can expect the starting point to be around the standard rate: 2.5–3% of the home sale price.

  • Curb appeal can significantly impact the sale of your home. A visually appealing exterior may convince buyers to come see what’s inside, but an unkempt facade makes home shoppers drive right by.

  • Don’t break the bank making costly home repairs with an unlikely financial return. Review the repairs you should skip when prepping your house for sale.

  • negotiation

    When selling a house, it's challenging enough to negotiate all the details with a buyer. But what happens if you and the buyer finally come to an agreement, only for a title search to reveal that there's a lien on the home? Can you still sell the house with a lien on it? The short…