I need to sell my house.  How do I get started?
I need to sell my house.  How do I get started?
user
Do you want to call a Realtor or other agent or broker?
assistant
I am thinking of trying to sell it on my own.
user
That sounds good.  It’s important to understand that the real estate market can be highly volatile, and it is very easy to lose a lot of money by overestimating how much a house is worth.  Some rules of thumb are:
assistant
What kind of paperwork will I need to worry about?
user
You’ll need to get an appraisal, and register with the City and County so that the property can be put up for sale.  For an appraisal, you’ll want to work with a real estate appraiser who specializes in residential properties.  You’ll also want to check with the City or County to make sure that the home is zoned correctly.
assistant
I live in Dupage County Illinois, what office will I need to go to?
user