This book provides expert tips on getting the most money for your home - with the least headaches! 'Broker-investor Irwin is a prolific writer on real estate, and among the best' - "USA Today". Getting the most for your investment is the concern of every home seller. To do that, you need to arm yourself with the necessary strategies and techniques to both maximize the value of your home - and make it as attractive for a prospective buyer as possible. With "Home Seller's Checklist", America's leading real estate writer Robert Irwin gives you all the information you need - taking you step by step through the selling process, from getting your house in tip-top shape to avoiding bungling agents, through the closing process.This detailed checklist offers a fail-safe plan to make sure you: make a winning first impression - the finer points of making your home look great, inside and out; choose the right agent - all the ins and outs of "selling by owner" ...or choosing an experienced, trustworthy agent; don't get burned by details - become familiar with the vital technical aspects of listing agreements, agent commissions and disclosures; and, become a savvy negotiator - come out on top when it comes to counter offers, inspections fees, corrective work and more. These and many more tips will make the process of selling your home go smoothly and trouble-free, so you can focus your attention where it belongs - on your new home.