This is an ongoing collection of tips and hints for sellers because I believe that it is just as critical when selling to have a good agent. An informed seller with a good agent will be a better seller to deal with. If you are thinking of selling your house and don't already have an agent, we can probably help you choose someone in your area who is good at selling homes like yours.

1. Always have your agent give you a copy of all the information that appears in the multiple list, especially the location map, and check it carefully. Mistakes and incorrect or missing information may cause your house to not even appear in an agent's or prospective buyer's computer search or to be passed over because it appears to not have some feature critical to the buyer.
2. Beware the agent "buying" your listing. It is only human nature to want to believe that a particular agent can get a much higher price for your house but be careful and be realistic. If three agents all give you the same suggested listing price and another agent gives you a price 10% above, it might be that that agent just wants to get the listing and then will want you to drop the price when the house doesn't sell.
3. It cannot be said often enough that a house that shows well usually sell faster and for more money than the identical house across the street that is dirty, cluttered or messy. Go look at your competition and see how your house measures up. Listen to what your agent has to say about presenting your home to best advantage and do what he or she suggests.
4. Get the greatest exposure possible for your home. An agent who wants to withhold your house and not put it in the multiple list may not be acting in your best interest, even if he or she reduces the commission if sold by that agent. Do you want one agent trying to sell your house or do you want hundreds? Competition usually results in you getting a fairer price and terms