Hiring a Home Stager? Key Clauses to Understand in Your Contract

When hiring a home stager, be sure to have a clear understanding, memorialized in writing, regarding what the stager will do, on what terms, and by when.

How to Get Rid of Stuff in Preparation for a Home Sale

Need to unload excess possessions? Here's how to make the highest profit.

I plan to sell my house: Can I evict my tenant?

Check both your rental agreement and local law regarding whether you're allowed to evict a tenant in the course of a home sale, and if so, under what terms.

Tips for Selling a Property With Existing Tenants

Legal and practical considerations when selling a house or property that you're currently renting out.

By law, do I need to repair my house before selling it?

My charming (but run-down) older house needs a lot of work, but I’d like to skip making any repairs before I sell it. Is there any legal reason I need to make repairs?

Arranging a Professional Inspection Before You Sell Your House

Learn when it makes sense to hire a home inspector before you put your house on the market.

Common Home Pests

Don't lose the value of your real estate investment to small critters!

Seller Responsibility to Disclose Lead-Based Paint Hazards

Exposure to lead-based paint may lead to serious health problems, such as brain damage or attention disorders in children.

Asbestos Hazards and Seller Disclosures

Home sellers are responsible for informing prospective buyers about environmental hazards, such as asbestos.

Radon Hazards in the Home and Seller Disclosures

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is estimated to cause thousands of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year.

If I have repaired a home defect, must I disclose it to prospective buyers?

Question I’ve made a ton of repairs to my house during the ten years that I’ve owned it. I’m now planning to put it on the market, but have heard that I have to disclose any defects.

Selling a Home During Construction Defect Litigation

Although it might cause some troubles for both the buyer and the seller, a home can be sold while construction defect litigation is pending.

Am I allowed to lie to prospective buyers in my neighborhood in order to keep property values high?

What to say when a buyer asks you about something that you're worried might kill the sale or lower the house price.

When selling my home, is it fraud to tell my neighbors to be on their best behavior?

When does showing the house in its best light cross the line into fraud?

Selling My House: Do I Have to Disclose a Previous Death Here?

Home seller's obligation when it comes to advising prospective buyers about a death that occurred on the property.