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	APPRAISALS & MARKET VALUE      How is a home's value determined?   What is the difference between market value and appraised value?   What standards do appraisers use to estimate value?   What's a house worth? DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE     Can a home seller sell a home for less than its mortgage?   When does foreclosure begin? DISCLOSURE     Do I need an attorney when I buy a house?   Do sellers have to disclose the terms of other offers?   How do I get the real scoop on homes I am looking at?   What are the standard contingencies?   What repairs should the seller make?   Whose obligation is it to disclose pertinent information about a property?   Will a neighbor problem reduce the value of my property? ESCROW & CLOSING COSTS     What contingencies should be put in an offer?   Where do I get information about closing costs? LEASE OPTIONS     How do lease options work and what are the benefits?   What is a lease option?   Where do I get information on lease options? NEGOTIATING     Are low-ball offers advisable?   Do I have to consider contingencies?   How is the price set?   Is a low offer a good idea?   Is there a secret to good negotiating?   What contingencies should be put in an offer?   What is the best time to sell your house?   What is the difference between market value and appraised value? PRICING THE HOUSE TO SELL     How do you prepare a house to sell?   How does someone sell a slow mover?   How is the price set?   Is a low offer a good idea?   What are the standard ways of finding out how much a home is worth?   What are the two most important factors when selling a home?   What is the best time to buy?   What is the difference between list and sales prices?   What is the difference between list price, sales price and appraised value?   What is the difference between market value and appraised value?   Where do I get information on housing market stats? PROPERTY TAXES     Are property taxes deductible?   Are taxes on second homes deductible?   How do property taxes work?   How is a home's value determined?   What is an impound account?   Where can I learn more about appealing my property taxes? SELLER FINANCING     How are the rates set for seller financing?   What are the benefits of seller financing?   What is seller financing? SHORT SALES     Can a home seller sell a home for less than its mortgage?   How does a home go into foreclosure?   How does someone sell a slow mover?   How long do bankruptcies and foreclosures stay on a credit report?   When does foreclosure begin? TAX CONSIDERATIONS      Are seller-paid points deductible?   Are taxes on second homes deductible?   Can I deduct the loss I suffered when I sold my home?   What are the rules on capital gains when inheriting a house?   What home-buying costs are deductible?   Where do I get information on IRS publications? WORKING WITH A REAL ESTATE AGENT     Are commissions negotiable?   How do I find a real estate agent?   How do you find a good agent?   How many people sell their homes themselves? WHOM TO CONTACT     How do I reach the IRS?   What standards do appraisers use to estimate value?   Where do I get information about closing costs?   Where do I get information about finding a real estate attorney?   Where do I get information on filing consumer complaints?   Where do I get information on housing market stats?   Where do I get information on IRS publications? COMMON Q & A ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME     Do sellers have to disclose the terms of other offers?   How do I prepare the house for sale?   How long do bankruptcies and foreclosures stay on a credit report?   Should I add on or buy a bigger home?   What are some tips on negotiation?   What do all of those real estate acronyms in the ads mean? Copyright © 2007 Inman News Features All Rights Reserved

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