{"id":95611,"date":"2018-01-11T13:10:16","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T20:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/renewsblog\/?p=95611"},"modified":"2024-01-15T13:01:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T20:01:03","slug":"selling-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/selling-home","title":{"rendered":"Want to Sell Your Home Smoothly, Quickly &#038; for More Money? This Book is for You!"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling a house is a process\u2014and if you&#8217;ve never done it before, you&#8217;ll have no idea what&#8217;s involved. From pre-listing preparation to choosing an agent to problems that may arise with inspection, appraisal and lending, knowing what&#8217;s ahead can make your entire process smoother\u2014and more profitable. If you have never sold a house before, you NEED to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/get.biggerpockets.com\/sellyourhome\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy this book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need to sell your home? Maybe you&#8217;ve been investing for a few years and have decided to take advantage of this amazing market, sell some of those underperforming dogs you bought before you discovered the right way to invest, or even move to a different property class altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you want to sell your personal residence and use that built-up equity to upgrade to a bigger house, better neighborhood, or even move in the opposite direction and downsize now that the kids are gone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be thinking, &#8220;I&#8217;ll just put a \u2018for sale\u2019 sign in the front yard. Then I&#8217;m done, right?&#8221; Well, technically, yes. But you may have just cost yourself thousands of dollars by using the wrong (or no) agent, listing at the wrong price, or accepting the wrong offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BiggerPockets Community Manager Mindy Jensen, a licensed real estate agent and investor with almost 20 years of experience, takes the guesswork out of your home sale. She&#8217;s been through it\u2014both as an agent representing the seller AND as the seller herself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/sellyourhome\" target=\"_blank\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Sell Your Home, The Essential Guide to a Fast, Stress-Free, and Profitable Sale<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is filled with practical tips and tricks from her real-life experiences, both as an agent and as a seller. Mindy shares:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to choose an agent: 9 questions to ask to make sure you&#8217;re using the agent who is right for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get your home ready to list and show\u2014even if you have a tight budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right (and wrong) way to market your house<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The differences between using an agent and trying to sell it yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do during a showing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to handle inspection and appraisal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different types of loans commonly used\u2014and why one loan may be better for your situation than another<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common scam you should be watching for<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do if your home doesn&#8217;t sell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so much more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sell-property.jpg\" alt=\"sell-property\" width=\"702\" height=\"336\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sell-property.jpg 702w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sell-property-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>One Wrong Step Can Cost You BIG<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling a house isn&#8217;t hard, but it IS a process. One mistake can cost you money, make your life absolutely miserable, and even jeopardize the entire sale of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know how much your home is worth? Do you know what other homes are selling for in your area? How much preparation can you afford to do to get your home ready to sell? How much <em>should<\/em> you do?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if you hit a roadblock and your house does not sell? Do you have a plan B?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This book also explains many terms common to the selling process but probably unfamiliar to you. She&#8217;ll teach you about common contingencies in real estate contracts and share when it&#8217;s a good idea to accept those contingencies and when it&#8217;s OK to just say no.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/sellyourhome\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick up Mindy\u2019s book <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to learn what title insurance is, why you need it, and how to choose the right insurer. Mindy also reviews the different types of deed available and explains the best way to fill out the disclosure statement so that your interests are protected, both now and in the future!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She&#8217;ll also clarify what to expect at the closing table and whether you even need to attend closing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But wait, there&#8217;s more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Exclusive Special During the Launch<\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Sell Your Home <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is available at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/store\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BiggerPockets.com\/store <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TODAY! If you buy before January 25, 2018, you will get access to a special webinar class held by Mindy Jensen and David Meyer! Learn all the best tips, tricks, and tactics to sell your next investment property or home for top dollar. In addition to the webinar, you will also get:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><b>Bonus Ebook:<\/b><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em> Selling Your Investment Property<\/em>. Do you own a lot of rental properties but aren&#8217;t sure how to handle selling them? Get all of your questions answered and learn some insider tips on selling for top dollar from Mindy!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><b>Bonus Video:<\/b><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em> The Absolute #1 Top Tip for Selling Your Home<\/em>. Common sense isn&#8217;t so common, and this tip will make your home stand out from the rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><b>Video Interviews with Industry Experts:<\/b><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mindy asks industry experts, including a home inspector and real estate investors\/agents with tons of experience selling homes, the questions you need to know!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><b>Real Estate Agent Questionnaire:<\/b><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mindy shares top questions for interviewing real estate agents in her book. This questionnaire will make sure you don&#8217;t forget one\u2014and will give you a format to easily compare each agent when you&#8217;ve finished your interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you selling your property? Then you NEED this book. Click<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/get.biggerpockets.com\/sellyourhome\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here to learn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0how to sell your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/get.biggerpockets.com\/sellyourhome\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-95713 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/HTSYH-Blog-launch-1024x293.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"201\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/HTSYH-Blog-launch-1024x293.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/HTSYH-Blog-launch-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/HTSYH-Blog-launch-768x219.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/HTSYH-Blog-launch.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Any questions about the book? Will you be adding this to your reading list?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re proud to introduce our latest book, which will teach you the best tips &#038; tricks to sell your next investment property or home for top dollar! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1687,"featured_media":95711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7391],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-exiting"],"acf":[],"comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1687"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95611"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95611\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biggerpockets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}