Can My Landlord Stop Me From Selling My Mobile Home?

State laws vary widely with respect to protecting owners’ rights to sell their mobile home as against park owners' right to consent to a new tenant.

Contractor Does Lousy Work, Files Mechanics' Lien for Nonpayment: Now What?

You say the contractor doesn't deserve payment, but now the contractor has put a lien on your house: What's next?

Deeds FAQ

Quitclaim deeds, grant deeds, warranty deeds, trust deeds -- answers to frequently asked questions about deeds.

Holding an Open House

Tips for holding an open house and talking with potential buyers.

Home Buyer Asking for Extension of Financing Contingency Deadline: Should I Grant It?

Trying to figure out whether the buyer is truly a good bet to close on the purchase.

Home Sellers: What to Expect at Closing

The big day: What will happen, logistically and legally.

I'm expecting letters from multiple buyers wanting my home -- does reading them risk a lawsuit?

Watch out you don't leave yourself open to discrimination claims by disgruntled buyers under the federal Fair Housing Act.

Incentives to Homebuyers Help Seal the Deal

Cash-strapped home buyers would rather have their closing costs paid than a flat-screen TV.

Is Home Staging Worth The Cost?

You're already paying to fix up your home in preparation for sale. Is it worth paying a home stager too?

Organizing Paperwork for Your Home Sale

Being organized is key to a successful (and sane) home sale.

Preparing Your House for Showings

How to make sure your house is dressed for selling success.

Real Estate Terminology for Home Sellers

Here are some common real estate terms to know when getting ready to sell your home. For more unusual verbiage, try searching Nolo's Legal Dictionary.

Relocating: Changes to Make After the Move

When the dust has settled, you'll need to arrange for the many transitions you'll be making.

Required Disclosures When Selling U.S. Real Estate

What you need to disclose to potential home buyers about your property.

Selling a House in Homeowners' Association

Organizing all the documents you need specific to selling a house that belongs to the HOA.

Selling a House? How to Clear Your Home Title of a Mechanics' Lien

You may not have even known that a mechanics' lien was filed against your house -- until it becomes a problem for your closing.

Selling Your Home: Overview

Selling a home brings on a whole host of questions and, sometimes, anxieties. How much is your house really worth? What if you set the price too high or too low? Are you willing to pay a 5-6% commission for an agent's help? Should you repaint or remodel before putting the house on the market? This article will look at the home-selling process step by step and provide links to other sources of information.

Selling Your House FAQ

Tips for selling your house: setting the right price, timing the sale, and hiring an agent.

Should We Accept a Lower House Purchase Offer?

Weighing the various factors in choosing between offers, with different prices, different degrees of ease in working with the buyer's agent, and so on.

Showing Your Home: Extra Touches to Make Your Home Look Its Best

Before you open your house to the public, whether for an open house or individual tours, make sure it looks good -- clean up, reduce the clutter, and add some flowers. You also might consider putting some large or worn furniture in storage or hiring a staging expert to do some decorating for you. Don't forget to make sure that your property doesn't present any safety hazards and that you and your possessions will be protected.

When Home Sellers Can Make Multiple Counteroffers

Instead of choosing just one home-buying bidder to negotiate a purchase contract with, how about negotiating with several at once?

Why Do I Still Owe My Real Estate Agent a Full Commission After Paying for Home Repairs?

A home seller's profits can go down as the buyer demands money back for repairs and so on, so why doesn't this necessarily reduce the agent's sales commission?