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1.
What is the name of the most commonly used service that lists homes for sale?
Multiple Listing Service. The MLS, as it is abbreviated, is the premier site used to advertise homes.
2.
When selling your home, a good way to find out the asking prices of similar homes is to _______.
Check out online listings of homes for sale. Home sellers typically set prices above what they'd actually like to receive for their home to leave room to negotiate, so finding out what homes are listing for is important.
3.
When it comes to saving money on the real estate commission, which of the following is an example of a task that a real estate agent might take on for a lower commission?
All of the above. You may have to shop around to find an agent willing to take on parts of the job of selling your home for less money, but it can be done.
4.
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.
5.
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.