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Straight answers to common seller questions: closing costs, disclosures, inspections, capital gains, home value and whether cash buyers are legit.
Costs, taxes & money
6 guides
- What Are Closing Costs When Selling a House? Complete BreakdownClosing costs can surprise sellers. Learn exactly what fees to expect, who pays what, and how to minimize costs when selling your home.6 min read
- How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House? Complete Cost GuideFrom repairs to closing costs, selling a house involves many expenses. Get a complete breakdown of all costs so you can accurately calculate your net proceeds.6 min read
- Can You Sell a House With a Mortgage? Everything You Need to KnowYes, you can sell with a mortgage - most people do. Learn how the payoff works, what happens if you're underwater, and how to calculate what you'll walk away with.6 min read
- Should I Sell or Rent My House? Making the Right DecisionCan't decide between selling and renting? This analysis helps you evaluate both options based on your financial situation and goals.7 min read
- Capital Gains When Selling Your Home: Tax Implications ExplainedWill you owe taxes when you sell? Understand the capital gains exclusion, how it works, and strategies to minimize your tax liability.7 min read
- How Much Is My House Worth? Methods for Determining Home ValueBefore selling, you need to know your home's value. Learn the different methods for determining what your house is worth in today's market.7 min read
Inspections, disclosures & closing
5 guides
- Can You Sell a House As Is Without an Inspection? What Sellers Should KnowYes — you can sell without a pre-listing inspection, and a direct cash sale can skip the inspection contingency entirely. Here's what that does and doesn't protect you from.6 min read
- Are Cash Home Buyers Legit? How to Tell a Real Buyer From a ScamMost cash home buying companies are legitimate businesses, but the industry has bad actors. Here are the seven checks that separate a real buyer from a rip-off.6 min read
- What Disclosures Are Required When Selling Your House?Sellers must disclose certain property issues by law. Learn what you're required to reveal, state-specific requirements, and how to protect yourself legally.6 min read
- How Home Inspections Affect Your Sale: What Sellers Need to KnowBuyer inspections can make or break your sale. Understand what inspectors look for, common findings, and how to navigate negotiations.7 min read
- What Happens on Closing Day: A Seller's Complete GuideClosing day can be confusing. Know exactly what to expect, what documents you'll sign, and when you'll receive your proceeds.6 min read
More guides
18 guides
- Tax Lien vs Tax Deed for HomeownersTax lien vs tax deed: learn what each sale means for your home, how redemption periods work in Florida and Texas, and how to protect your equity.6 min read
- Selling a House With a Bad ChimneySelling a house with a bad chimney? Learn what inspectors flag, what repairs can cost, and when to repair, credit the buyer or sell as-is.5 min read
- Selling a House With Vermiculite InsulationSelling a house with vermiculite insulation? Learn why it may contain asbestos, why to leave it alone, and how to test, disclose or sell as-is.5 min read
- Selling a House With Hurricane DamageSelling a house with hurricane damage? Document the loss, settle insurance and flood claims, check disaster aid, then repair or sell as-is.5 min read
- Selling a House Without Home InsuranceSelling a house without homeowners insurance? See the risks, how force-placed coverage works, vacant-home policies and fast ways to close.5 min read
- Selling a House Where Someone DiedSelling a house where someone died? Learn when a death must be disclosed, California's three-year rule, cleanup steps and how buyers react.5 min read
- Selling a House With a Judgment LienSelling a house with a judgment lien? Confirm the judgment, check homestead protection, and pay, settle or release it so title can close.5 min read
- Selling a House With an IRS Tax LienSelling a house with an IRS tax lien? Learn how payoff, discharge and Form 14135 work, and when to apply at least 45 days before closing.6 min read
- Selling a House After a Spouse DiesSelling a house after a spouse dies? Check how the deed was titled, record the death certificate, and use the surviving spouse tax rules.5 min read
- Selling a House With a PACE LoanSelling a house with a PACE loan? See why the assessment sits ahead of the mortgage, how buyers' lenders react, and when to pay it off.5 min read
- Medicaid Estate Recovery on a HouseWorried about Medicaid estate recovery on a house? See who states can recover from, the spouse and child protections, and selling options.5 min read
- Selling a House With a Lis PendensSelling a house with a lis pendens? Learn what the notice means, how to settle or remove it, and when a sale can close with clear title.6 min read
- Selling a House With an HOA LienSelling a house with an HOA lien? Get the payoff or estoppel figure, check the ledger for errors and learn how the lien is cleared at closing.6 min read
- Selling a House With a Mechanic's LienSelling a house with a mechanic's lien? Check filing deadlines, then pay, negotiate, bond off or challenge the lien so the sale can close.5 min read
- 1099-S Sale of Home: Reporting ChecklistReceived a 1099-S after your home sale? Check gross proceeds, reporting requirements, and the records you need before preparing your tax return.6 min read
- Selling a House While on SSI: ProceedsSelling a house while on SSI? Understand replacement-home proceeds, the three-full-calendar-month rule, and the records to discuss with SSA.6 min read
- Protect Home-Sale Proceeds From Wire FraudProtect home-sale proceeds from wire fraud. Verify closing contacts, question changed payment instructions, and know what to do if funds go missing.6 min read
- What Is a Mixed Use Property? A Seller’s GuideA mixed-use property combines residential and commercial space under one roof. Learn what makes these properties different and how to sell one quickly for cash, as-is.8 min read
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