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Asking Price
You may already have a predetermined asking price. Homes generally sell for market value. Keep in mind your asking price must be realistic in order to attract potential buyers.

Market value is determined by a comparison of your neighbor's homes that have sold recently with similar qualities, features and condition to yours. If you are unsure of the market value of your home we can help.

If you would like see what others have paid for in your area use this easy online service Free Home Comps

Advertising
Advertising your home on the Internet will save you money. Supplement your local newspaper advertising with our web site address and your Ad Id #, informing homebuyers that they can easily access all the information on your property including photos of the interior. You will therefore be able to write smaller ads saving on costly line charges.

Signage
Many potential homebuyers drive the streets and neighborhood they wish to move to. Signage attracts buyers to your property and supplements your advertising. Private For Sale.com offers professional For Sale signs which directs homebuyers to our web site to view your home and it's relevant information.

Open Houses
Open houses are a great way to show off your home in a short period of time to a large number of buyers, We do however recommend limiting the number of buyers in your home at any one time for security reasons. This is simply done by putting a notice on the front door that there is a showing in progress and that you will be right with them. This will control the flow of traffic through your home as well as build excitement in the crowd waiting out side. Private For Sale.com offers pro fessional Open House signs.

Offers can be made either firm and binding or conditional on either one or all of: financing, home inspection, lawyers approval, sale of your home, etc

Due to the unique nature of each sale and rules governing real estate transaction in the various States and Provinces, it is advisable to contact your lawyer for advice at this stage.

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Complete List of U.S. Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Attorneys with Web sites http://www.ca-probate.com/attylist.htm.

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Home Inspectors
Your home inspector will perform a visual inspection and produce a written report of the condition of residential property for you. The purpose of such an examination is to describe observable major defects that require repairs.

Links
Official site of American Society Home Inspection.

U.S. ASHI Home Inspectors on Internet.

Canadian Home Inspectors on Internet.

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Surveyors
Land Title Survey shows the legal description of a property and the building on the property in relation to the lot or boundary lines.

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Land surveyor's directory

Canada Land survey records

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Title insurance & Title Company's
The primary purpose of Title Insurance is to eliminate risk and prevent losses caused by defects in title arising out of events that have happened in the past. Title insurance guarantees that there has not been any title problems prior to the time a policyholder takes title. A title insurance policy is issued for a reasonable, one-time fee.

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Complete list of title and escrow companys

First American Title Insurance Company

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Realtors
Realtors are certified professionals who are trained to offer the home seller and buyer guidance through the home buying and selling process.

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Professional Appraisals

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Mortgage Brokers
Your mortgage broker will negotiate the arranging of a mortgage for you.

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Leading on line mortgage brokers for the United States

Leading online mortgage brokers for Canada

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Movers
Moving companies base their estimates primarily on labor costs, travel time and use of trucks and materials. However, other factors can also enter into the equation: Most companies charge extra if you want them to box up your belongings; long-distance moving companies will sometimes tack on additional fees for use of stairs or elevators or for driving in the city. Especially if you have antiques or other valuables, it is wise to get an in-home estimate - many movers will do this for free.

Links
Moving Resource center This is a wonderful site, complete with residential moving, last minute tips, guides and tools.

City movers survival guide

Instant online moving quotes

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