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1.
When deciding whether it is a good time to sell your home, why should you pay attention to the local jobs situation?
When there are enough jobs that pay well, people will have more buying power. An area with a lot of high-paying jobs translates into many available buyers for your home, at your asking price.
2.
When selling your home with an agent, it is best if you can be there in person to meet any prospective buyers who come to look at it.
False. Generally, it is best if you are not there, because buyers tend to refrain from asking important questions while in your presence.
3.
Your home will, in many cases, sell more quickly when home mortgage interest rates are _______.
Low. Low mortgage interest rates translate into more affordable monthly payments for home buyers, which widens the pool of potential buyers for your home and other homes on the market.
4.
When setting an appropriate selling price for your home, the most important factor is _______.
Recent sale prices of similar homes in your neighborhood. Known as "comps," the selling prices, not the asking prices, of similar homes in your area are the most objective guide in terms of setting a realistic selling price for your home.
5.
The main reason people try to sell their homes without an agent is _______.
To save on commissions. The commissions can be quite large; some people aim to save money by selling on their own.
