http://www.artipot.com/dir/finance/real-estate/selling/ Latest Selling articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/381911/real-estate-short-sale.htm A real estate short sale takes place when the sales price is less than the amount of all the liens against the property. It is not just the original lender who may be foreclosing. It would include anyone who has place a lien on the property such as a home equity loan or line of credit loan. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:04:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381911/real-estate-short-sale.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/379524/five-ways-to-not-get-buyers-interested-in-your-house.htm Take only pictures that highlight areas that require repair, poorly designed elements, or if you don't have any of those, shots that show expanses of blank walls. Don't allow any of the interesting elements of your home to show at all. Only show the least interesting angles of your yard as well or that pile of garden debris or junk that you cleaned out of the garage you're... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:57:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/379524/five-ways-to-not-get-buyers-interested-in-your-house.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371290/loan-modification-or-short-sale-what-is-best-for-you.htm When your home is in distress, it is difficult to know if a short sale or loan modification is best. This article presents a brief outline of the pros and cons of both. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:34:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371290/loan-modification-or-short-sale-what-is-best-for-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/370745/estate-agents-a-sellers-guide.htm Advice to property sellers on how to choose estate agents. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:07:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/370745/estate-agents-a-sellers-guide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369333/for-sale-by-owner-home-preparation-essentials.htm Before you create a 'for sale by owner' property listing to sell your house privately, there are a few simple steps that will ensure that your home looks great and sells for the asking price. Your home needs to look good not only in your FSBO listings, but also from the curbside and during the all important viewing. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:36:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369333/for-sale-by-owner-home-preparation-essentials.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/368012/how-a-real-estate-agent-should-deal-with-clients.htm Because a large part of transactions and negotiations happen online these days, many real estate agents have forgotten how to deal with clients face to face. Ironically, your face to face communication skills are now more important than ever! Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:55:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/368012/how-a-real-estate-agent-should-deal-with-clients.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/366111/ask-these-question-before-you-list-your-property-part-ii.htm Most people only sell a small number of homes in their lifetime. With such limited experience, how do you expect to be capable of maximizing your profits from your home sale... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:07:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/366111/ask-these-question-before-you-list-your-property-part-ii.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365316/how-to-sell-your-house-with-photographs.htm Great images will help to sell your house. If you are about to use a 'for sale by owner' website to advertise your home for sale, this article will help you to create images that sell. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:26:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365316/how-to-sell-your-house-with-photographs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364666/your-home-will-sell-quicker-with-fresh-paint.htm You elected to sell your home. You may have a mental list of things you want to do to get your home ready. De-cluttering, fixing minor issues, general clean up, cleaning the gutters, fixing the yard and planting some flowers are probably all items included on your list. But have you considered adding a new coat of paint? Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:56:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364666/your-home-will-sell-quicker-with-fresh-paint.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/361848/ask-these-question-before-you-list-your-property.htm Most people only sell a small number of homes in their lifetime. With such limited experience, how do you expect to be capable of maximizing your profits from your home sale? Sun, 31 May 2009 08:24:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/361848/ask-these-question-before-you-list-your-property.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/358219/top-7-showing-tips-to-sell-your-home-faster.htm When you put your home on the market you will go through the motions of staging your house, cleaning every nook and cranny and interviewing agents to find the best one for the job. But what about the actual showing itself? Have you done enough to ensure your home stands apart from the competition? Tue, 26 May 2009 18:29:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/358219/top-7-showing-tips-to-sell-your-home-faster.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/354790/property-for-sale-two-key-considerations.htm A look at two of the most important points to remember when placing a property up for sale. Thu, 21 May 2009 17:46:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/354790/property-for-sale-two-key-considerations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/354228/top-7-ways-to-sell-your-home-in-todays-market.htm You've surely heard the doom and gloom of national news but what do you do if you need to sell your home in today's market? Waiting might not be an option and using the same crusty old selling techniques has proven ineffective. Wed, 20 May 2009 23:25:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/354228/top-7-ways-to-sell-your-home-in-todays-market.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/354092/presenting-your-home-in-beaumont-for-sale.htm This article basically provides information and help on how to stage your home that is for sale in Beaumont. Wed, 20 May 2009 18:05:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/354092/presenting-your-home-in-beaumont-for-sale.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/353672/top-7-things-to-leave-in-your-home-while-its-for-sale.htm There are hundreds of ideas floating around about what you should not have in your house when you're trying to sell it but what about what you should keep? Wed, 20 May 2009 01:57:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/353672/top-7-things-to-leave-in-your-home-while-its-for-sale.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/353663/top-7-things-to-remove-from-your-home-before-selling.htm Before you sell your home you have to go through a process known as getting your home in "showing condition". Showing condition means keeping the floors clean and the house in top shape for prospective home buyers so they can view the home at its best. Wed, 20 May 2009 01:49:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/353663/top-7-things-to-remove-from-your-home-before-selling.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/352938/top-7-ways-to-create-a-bidding-war-on-your-house.htm In any market you're bound to have competition from other homeowners and builders who want or need to sell their home quickly. So in today's market where it seems to be a small miracle each time a home sells you'll need all the help you can get. Tue, 19 May 2009 06:56:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/352938/top-7-ways-to-create-a-bidding-war-on-your-house.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350937/learn-five-secrets-to-selling-your-house-fast.htm Why do some listings get immediate showings and others sit there for months without activity. There are five secrets that work 100% of the time;find out now. Fri, 15 May 2009 20:56:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350937/learn-five-secrets-to-selling-your-house-fast.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350286/how-to-sell-your-home-online-and-save-1000s-in-commissions.htm These online tricks can get your house sold without the help of a realtor. Knowing where to advertise for free and getting alot of searches is the secret. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:44:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350286/how-to-sell-your-home-online-and-save-1000s-in-commissions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/348524/altering-real-estate-listings-photos-how-much-is-too-much.htm Many people see nothing wrong with "removing" clutter or questionable art using image software. The practice of "tidying up" photos is rarely called into question. One might wonder, however, since people will eventually (hopefully) be touring the home, why the owners did not clean and stage the home so such alterations are unnecessary. Tue, 12 May 2009 18:12:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/348524/altering-real-estate-listings-photos-how-much-is-too-much.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/347825/expand-the-reach-of-your-real-estate-listings-with-twitter.htm More and more real estate professionals are making a point to use social media sites like Twitter. Several large corporations say Twitter keeps them in touch with their customer base. When written properly, microblogs create curiosity in readers and drive traffic to sites. Tue, 12 May 2009 05:54:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/347825/expand-the-reach-of-your-real-estate-listings-with-twitter.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/347533/sell-your-timeshare-with-peace-of-mind.htm This article enlightens its readers on salient points on how to sell your timeshare the easy and hassle-free manner. For those who are unfamiliar with this business genre, the article provides an overview of business endeavor. Tue, 12 May 2009 00:52:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/347533/sell-your-timeshare-with-peace-of-mind.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/346826/listing-your-home-its-all-in-the-marketing.htm When you are thinking about listing your property for sale having a proper marketing strategy is not always the first thing on people's list of things to do. The truth is that most real estate advertising starts and ends at listing on the Multiple Listing Service or MLS. Mon, 11 May 2009 11:07:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/346826/listing-your-home-its-all-in-the-marketing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/345665/these-simple-tips-will-help-you-get-the-most-out-of-the-sale-of-your-home.htm Advice to increase the value of your home at the time of selling - Find out more information on selling your home faster and for more money in todays real estate market. Sun, 10 May 2009 12:20:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/345665/these-simple-tips-will-help-you-get-the-most-out-of-the-sale-of-your-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/345655/how-to-determine-when-to-sell-your-home.htm Should you sell your home before or after you buy a new one? That is a difficult decision to make. If you take some criteria into consideration, however, you will be able to make a very strategic decision that will result in your favor. Sun, 10 May 2009 11:44:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/345655/how-to-determine-when-to-sell-your-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/344782/really-awful-listing-photos.htm Whether on the MLS or Craigslist, home sellers and representatives are still posting awful property photos. Perhaps an enumeration of the more traumatic, how-could-you-think-that-was-appropriate photos is in order! Sat, 09 May 2009 20:20:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/344782/really-awful-listing-photos.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/337256/can-you-tweet-your-way-to-a-home-sale.htm This social networking site has been derided as merely a vehicle for teens and tweens to let their friends know what they're doing every nine seconds, but has gained quite a following in all demographics. The most notable is the President, Barack Obama, whose Twitter page has over 800,000 followers and ranks second only to the actual Twitter site in a search for "Twitter" on... Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:09:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/337256/can-you-tweet-your-way-to-a-home-sale.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/335673/tips-for-a-spring-home-sale.htm When potential buyers drive up and see a cluttered yard, a spotty lawn, or an untended garden, it forms an impression that they will carry with them as they tour through the rest of the house. A positive first impression goes a long way to increasing your chances of an offer. Use this list as a guide to getting your home in shape for a Spring sale. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:30:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/335673/tips-for-a-spring-home-sale.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/335561/tips-on-the-real-deals-happening-before-sellers-turn-to-short-sales-foreclosures.htm In light of the current economy, many homeowners are forced into making tough decisions when it comes to their homes. They hold on as long as they can and then get stuck in an ugly jumble between the bank and what the current market dictates. A short sale position means the homeowner is at the mercy of others, waiting and waiting for the approval or denial of the sale. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:47:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/335561/tips-on-the-real-deals-happening-before-sellers-turn-to-short-sales-foreclosures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/333869/green-staging-your-home.htm By carefully cleaning your brushes and rollers, you can make them last longer and be usable for more paint jobs in the future. Trays can also be cleaned and reused. Reusable dropcloths can be used for years instead of temporary plastic ones. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:06:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/333869/green-staging-your-home.htm