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Preparing your home for sale involves making sure your home is in the best condition possible to appeal to prospective buyers. But you'll need to do things to get your house ready that will vary based on the home's condition, location, and your priorities as a seller.

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What are the pros and cons of selling your home on your own?

Selling a house and managing a real estate transaction can be a complex, challenging task. Yes, you'll save on paying the agent's commission, but do you have the time, energy, and expertise required to handle the complexities of a real estate transaction on your own? Consider all the pros and cons of trying to sell your house on your own.

There are services for homeowners who are selling their homes, where they can purchase a la carte agent services, access the MLS, legal documents, and other marketing services for a flat fee, such as Houzeo and Zillow.

What does homeowners insurance cover when selling your house?

When preparing to sell your house, review your insurance policy to understand what it covers and excludes when you're not living in your home before it sells. Until closing, when the new owners take possession, any damage that occurs is your responsibility. Ensure that you don't cancel your homeowners insurance when you're selling your house.

Once you've followed our home sellers checklist and found a buyer for your home, you'll have some exciting next steps ahead. Check out more home selling tips.

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