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1.
The main reason people try to sell their homes without an agent is _______.
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To save on commissions. The commissions can be quite large; some people aim to save money by selling on their own.
2.
When selling a home, the _______ is the price that the seller wants to receive.
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Asking price. The fair market value and the selling price are different, but relevant, prices.
3.
When putting your home up for sale, what step might you have to take if you must sell your home in an unfavorable home-buying market?
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Accept a lower price. If conditions for selling your home aren't favorable, you might have to accept a lower price than you'd like to achieve the goal of selling your home.
4.
Your home will, in many cases, sell more quickly when home mortgage interest rates are _______.
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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.
5.
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.
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False. Generally, it is best if you are not there, because buyers tend to refrain from asking important questions while in your presence.