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In the autumn of 2009, Mark and Olivia Thompson had been thinking of selling their holiday home in Worcester. They were, just like so many other people, feeling the economic downturn, and had to raise some cash. But they were also determined to do it in the most cost-efficient way.

The question on their mind was, "Can I sell my house quick without the help of an estate agent?" The couple did not know for sure, but they decided to try.

"It was a gamble we were willing to take," said Mark, "because if that meant a saving of thousands of pounds on estate agent commissions, it would be worth it especially in this down market."

In the United Kingdom, approximately seven percent of homes or 84,000 homes are sold privately. But that figure, as Mark Parkinson, director of property consultant Middleton Advisors, told the Times, is rising.

"Recessions encourage people to go off-market because they can sell without publicizing the fact that they have lost their jobs, are divorcing or being chased by their banks," said Parkinson.

The Thompsons spent an entire summer holiday fixing their holiday home, showing it and negotiating with potential buyers. It was not until half a year later when they were able to finally sell the house, but they managed to do it. So While it takes a lot of hard work to be able to sell a house privately, it can be done.

Here are six tips to help ensure a successful sale without the use of an estate agent:

1.Sell to a cash home buyer.

You don't need to wait for half a year like the Thompsons if you really want and need to sell your house quick. You can save on estate agent commissions, legal fees, and home staging expenses, redecorating costs etc, and at the same time complete the sale of your house in just a few days if you sell to a cash home buyer. If you're in deep financial trouble, are facing repossession, have to relocate, or are stuck in a chain break, then you may need to sell your house quick. In any of those instances, only a cash home buyer will be able to move fast enough to be able to help you.

2.Do Your Research

If you're not considering selling to a cash home buyer, then your first step should be to familiarize yourself with the property prices in your area and the ins-and-outs of selling property. Study all the paperwork and contracts on your home. Learn the language of the property market, read and consult Google.

Make sure you have all the paperwork ready for the closing of the sale, including property records and title, insurance documents, and legal documents. Also find people who can help you in the process- solicitors, valuers etc. And finally, think about how you want to structure the deal, like maybe offering lease options, for example.

3.Prepare your house for viewings.

There are certain things you can't change about your house. If it's a swanky pad in the best surroundings, then great, but if it's beside a run down derelict building, what can you do? There are a lot of things you can do to improve your house, and consequently improve the chance it will be sold.

You don't have to go crazy renovating the whole house, that's just unnecessary spending on your part. Start with the exterior. No one is going to want to look inside if the exterior is unappealing. Known as 'curb appeal', it may be worth landscaping your front lawn and repainting your house. It is also important to check home appliances such as boilers and central heating, and other items like the roof, and flooring are in good shape. Make sure the house is clean. Get rid of all the clutter. Buyers want to see a bright and spacious home.

Finally, try hanging an iconic celebrity portrait or other item of interest in a conspicuous area. Not so much for decorative purposes but as an icebreaker to encourage friendly conversation and rapport building.

4.Price your house right.

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners wanting to sell their homes privately is pricing their home too high. Doing that scares off potential buyers. The secret is to set a realistic asking price for your home. There are many ways to value your home yourself using the internet.

Websites like rightmove.co.uk can help you to find comparable properties in your area and see how much they have sold for. Just enter the postcode and press the for sale button. In the drop down box select the following options: enter search radius, number of rooms and property type. Select the 'include under offer, sold STC,and reserved properties' and then simply click find properties.

Myhouseprice.com and nethouseprices.com will give you prices for properties sold with data directly from the Land Registry. This data can be up to three months old though but it's a useful starting point, actually the same starting point a surveyor will use.

5.Market your house.

The internet has opened a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to marketing a house. You can still go the traditional route, i.e classified ads, " for sale" signs, flyers and posters, but why not post an advert on Craigslist? Or make a video and post it on YouTube? These websites get a lot of traffic and cost nothing at all. You can also spread the word on social networking sites and forums. There are even online estate agents who charge a relatively small amount to list your house in property portals.

6.Be prepared to negotiate on price.

Even if you think you've set a fair price, buyers will inevitably want to haggle for a lower price. Have a bottom line that is backed up by strong research, and calculate in the cost of continuing to market the house. If you think you can't handle it yourself, consider getting the help of a property solicitor.

If you are thinking I need to sell my house quick and would like to learn more then visit http://www.quick-homesale-uk.co.uk for helpful tips, information and creative solutions.

How to Find Hidden Real Estate Bargains 2/e $16.95 From the bestselling author of Tips and Traps When Buying Your Home. Robert Irwin has been one of the nation's top real estate authors for more than 20 years. His 1991 bestseller, How to Find Real Estate Bargains, continues to be one of the most popular guides to finding real estate bargains and buying them at rock-bottom prices. Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition is for reader in the market for a bargain home for themselves or as an investment for resale profit. Irwin fills readers in on everything they need to know to quickly decide if a property's potential payoff outweighs its risks. With nearly 50 percent all-new material, the second edition features new chapters on:.:.; All types of repos, including HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FDIC, GSA, and SBA.; Property tax, ATF and IRS, p robate, bare land, and Recreational property sales.; Finding bargain properties in strong markets by working directly with sellers.; Using the Web to find the hottest bargains.

How to Find Hidden Real Estate Bargains 2/E $3.95 From the bestselling author of "Tips and Traps When Buying Your Home" Robert Irwin has been one of the nation's top real estate authors for more than 20 years. His 1991 bestseller, "How to Find Real Estate Bargains, "continues to be one of the most popular guides to finding real estate bargains and buying them at rock-bottom prices. Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition is for reader in the market for a bargain home for themselves or as an investment for resale profit. Irwin fills readers in on everything they need to know to quickly decide if a property's potential payoff outweighs its risks. With nearly 50 percent all-new material, the second edition features new chapters on: All types of repos, including HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FDIC, GSA, and SBA Property tax, ATF and IRS, p robate, bare land, and Recreational property sales Finding bargain properties in strong markets by working directly with sellers Using the Web to find the hottest bargains

Find It, Fix It, Flip It! $12.99 Michael Corbetthost of Extra's Mansions and Millionaires shares his strategies, tips, and never-before-revealed insider techniques that have helped him make a fortune in real estate. This book is for aspiring flippers, first-time home buyers, or any homeowner who wants to create big profits and own their ultimate dream homemortgage free! Starting with the essentials, Corbett shares how to crunch the numbers to instantly determine a house's profit potential. He then covers every step from purchase to sale: * Get the profit-making house at the price you can afford * Make the improvements that make you millions * Insider secrets that save you thousands * Take advantage of the market's ups and downs * Sell your home tax free and pocket the profits Filled with practical tips, illustrated with before-and-after case studies and easy to use charts and worksheets, Find It, Fix It, Flip It! offers the insider expertise needed to tap into an excitingand potentially limitlessnew source of income and financial independence.

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Find It, Fix It, Flip It!: Make Millions in Real Estate--One House at a Time $3.95 Michael Corbettahost of "Extraas Mansions and Millionaires"ashares his strategies, tips, and never-before-revealed insider techniques that have helped him make a fortune in real estate. This book is for aspiring flippers, first-time home buyers, or any homeowner who wants to create big profits and own their ultimate dream homeamortgage free Starting with the essentials, Corbett shares how to crunch the numbers to instantly determine a houseas profit potential. He then covers every step from purchase to sale: a Get the profit-making house at the price you can afford a Make the improvements that make you millions a Insider secrets that save you thousands a Take advantage of the marketas ups and downs a Sell your home tax free and pocket the profits Filled with practical tips, illustrated with before-and-after case studies and easy to use charts and worksheets, "Find It, Fix It, Flip It " offers the insider expertise needed to tap into an excitingaand potentially limitlessanew source of income and financial independence.

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Real Estate Investor's Online Toolbox: Buy and Sell Properties Nationwide, Apply for Financing and Mortgages, Find Appraisers, Leg $3.95 " Real Estate Investor's Online Toolbox" will enhance your success as a real estate investor by using the Internet as your primary resource. Topics will include: -Searching for investment properties online -Evaluating single-, two-, and multi-family units -Buying property in out-of-state markets on a national scale -Short-term vs. long-term gain -Finding the right mortgage -Preparing your loan application -Hiring an appraiser -Negotiating a real estate contract -Listing your home and determining its list price This book will include all the fundamentals of real estate investment online, and will help you maximize your resources for successful real estate investment.

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Find It, Fix It, Flip It By Corbett, Michael $20.07 The popular home expert and authority on the art of flipping real estate shares a collection of strategies, tips, and insider techniques designed to help novice home buyers make a profit in the realestate market, offering a stepbystep overview of the entire process from initial purchase to final sale. Original. Author: Corbett, Michael Subtitle: Make Millions in Real Estateone House at a Time Publication Date: 2006/01/31 Number of Pages: 329 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.00 Width: 5.50 Height: 8.50

Emerging Real Estate Markets: How to Find and Profit from Up-And-Coming Areas $19.18 Praise for Emerging Real Estate Markets "In this book, you'll discover how to snatch real estate opportunities at low prices, before their value becomes common knowledge. Buy all the copies on the bookshelf before your competitor does " --Frank McKinney, "The Maverick Daredevil Real Estate Entrepreneur" and author of Frank McKinney's Maverick Approach to Real Estate Success "I've never seen another real estate book even come close to laying out a profit road map the way this one does. If your local economy is too hot or too cold, Lindahl's guide will show you how to invest in the up-and-coming markets with the greatest profit potential." --Stacy Kellams, President, www.RealEstateCourseReviews.com "Lindahl shows you how to look into the future and see where the next hot real estate markets will be. It's the closest thing I've found to a real estate crystal ball." --Jeff Adams, President, www.FreeRealEstateMentoring.com "The brilliant thing about this book is Lindahl's approach to investing by 'remote control.' He has a real-world system for living in one place and making money from investments in another." --William Bronchick, attorney and coauthor of Flipping Properties "In the crowded field of real estate gurus, Lindahl stands head-and-shoulders above the rest. This book is must reading for any serious investor--beginner or veteran." --Justin Ford, author of Seeds of Wealth and Main Street Millionaire

Find It, Buy It, Fix It: The Insider's Guide to Fixer Uppers $3.95 Looking for a cost cffective way to join the real estate boom? Although it's not for everyone, for those willing to accept the challenges of fixer uppers, buying and fixing up less than prime properties can be one of the most lucrative opportunities available. This is a one stop guide for anyone considering buying or investing in houses, apartments, and commercial properties that work. You'll find loads of money saving and money making advice on how to find the best fixer uppers, inspect the properties to avoid "money pits," identify ugly duckling properties that need only quick cosmetic fixes, and structure deals to achieve win-win outcomes.

Find It, Buy It, Fix It: The Insider's Guide to Fixer-Uppers $3.95 Looking for a cost cffective way to join the real estate boom? Although it's not for everyone, for those willing to accept the challenges of fixer uppers, buying and fixing up less than prime properties can be one of the most lucrative opportunities available. This is a one stop guide for anyone considering buying or investing in houses, apartments, and commercial properties that work. You'll find loads of money saving and money making advice on how to find the best fixer uppers, inspect the properties to avoid "money pits," identify ugly duckling properties that need only quick cosmetic fixes, and structure deals to achieve win-win outcomes.

The Real Estate Buyer's Awareness Plan: The Ten Basic Steps to Find and Buy That "Just Right" Property $19.36 If you are serious about buying a home, then this handbook will be your guide as you search for that "just right" property. Joseph J. Pacelli, who has more than fifty years of experience in the real estate and construction industries, remembers when interest rates were at eighteen percent and no one wanted to buy a home. These days, things are different, and the smart money is looking to buy. With this handbook, you'll learn proven ways to avoid being trapped in a bad deal pick the right real estate agent to help you meet your goals deal with challenges during your search and until closing successfully navigate a landscape of erratic interest rates maximize the value of your investment Get the answers you need to serious house hunting and buying issues with a handbook written in plain English. Be more informed and smarter than your peers and equip yourself with THE REAL ESTATE BUYER'S AWARENESS PLAN.

Flip: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit $17.7 "FLIP," the third book in the National Bestselling Millionaire Real Estate Series (More than 500,000 copies sold ) "FLIP" provides a detailed, step-by-step process to analyze each investment, identify the best improvements, accurately estimate the costs and intelligently oversee the construction. It takes out all the guess work and almost all of the risk. Here's what industry experts are saying about "FLIP": "Read this book before you flip that house "FLIP" is an indispensable step-by-step guide to flipping houses that you will refer to again and again." -Carlos Ortiz, Executive Producer, "FLIP That House" (TLC's most popular real estate TV show) "At HomeVestors, we're in the business of buying and selling homes for profit and I can attest that there are few, if any, who can rival Rick's and Clay's expertise when it comes to fixing up houses for profit. This book is a must-read for any investor." -Dr. John Hayes, President and CEO of HomeVestors of America (the largest homebuyer in America) ""FLIP" is a must-read book for everyone in the real estate business. Every agent should have this book. They should read it and master its contents. Why? Because it is the best guide ever written on how to evaluate real estate and how to add value to a house." -Gary Keller, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Keller Williams Realty International and author of bestselling "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" and "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" "For anyone looking to build wealth in real estate, "FLIP" provides a step-by-step approach that really works in any market." -Loral Langemeier, bestselling author of "The Millionaire Maker" "FLIP" extends the national bestselling Millionaire Real Estate series with a step-by-step guide that is quickly becoming "the model" for successfully finding, fixing and selling investment properties for profit. Based on their involvement in over a 1,000 flips, Rick Villani and Clay Davis walk you through the proven five-stage model for successfully flipping a house: FIND: How to select ideal neighborhoods, attract sellers, and find houses with investment potential ANALYZE: Identify which improvements to make and analyze the profit potential of any house BUY: How to arrange financing, present the offer, and close on the purchase FIX: A 50-step, easy-to-follow plan for fixing up houses that keeps you on time, in budget and assures top quality SELL: How to add finishing touches to quickly sell for maximum profit Woven through the book is an entertaining narrative that follows the flipping adventures of Samantha, Ed, Bill, Nancy, Amy and Mitch as they find, buy, fix and sell their first investment houses. With all this plus the experience of over a thousand flips condensed into one book, "FLIP" gives new investors the tools they ne

Real Estate Investor's Checklist: Everything You Need to Know to Find and Finance the Most Profitable Investment Properties $3.95 @lt;p@gt;@lt;div align=center@gt;@lt;b@gt; Get the best deal every time--whether you're buying, managing, or selling@lt;/b@gt;@lt;/div@gt;@lt;/p@gt;@lt;p@gt;Whether you're just starting out or have years of investing experience, @lt;i@gt;Real Estate Investor's Checklist @lt;/i@gt;is the perfect tool for making sure you don't miss out on great opportunities or skip vital steps in the investing process.@lt;/p@gt;@lt;p@gt;This one-of-a-kind guide delivers real, nuts-and-bolts knowledge on every aspect of finding, purchasing, renovating, managing, and selling property. You'll find proven tactics and step-by-step guidance on investing in single-family homes, apartment buildings, office space, commercial properties, and even undeveloped land. Plus, the @lt;i@gt;Real Estate Investor's Checklist@lt;/i@gt; shows you how to: @lt;/p@gt;@lt;ul@gt;@lt;li@gt;Accurately value properties so you never get stuck with a lemon @lt;li@gt;Choose the best source of financing available @lt;li@gt;Master the art of property management @lt;li@gt;Increase your profits with savvy tax strategies

Millionaire Real Estate Mentor $21.95 Through savvy investing and the basic principles of entrepreneurship, experienced and novice investors alike can find financial freedom in real estate investments. Global real estate expert Russ Whitney provides an easy to read, comprehensive look at both traditional and creative methods of real estate investment.

The Belton Estate $18.14 THE BELTON ESTATE (1865) by Anthony Trollope is a fine example of the author's favorite subjects: social and family relationships, inheritance, a young woman faced with the delicate choice of worthy husbands, and a sophisticated portrayal of British Victorian life. Clara Amedroz, the lady in question, must find her place, after deaths in the family leave her vulnerable and without a fortune. Her home, the Belton Estate, has been entailed. And before happiness can be had, Clara must be sensible, patient, and above all tactful in the face of difficulty, not to mention an unspeakable mother-in-law.

Making Hard Cash in a Soft Real Estate Market: Find the Next High-Growth Emerging Markets, Buy New Construction--At Big Discounts, $20.03 "Filled with creative strategies that work in today's market. A must-read for the real estate investor " -Albert Lowry, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of How You Can Become Financially Independent by Investing in Real Estate A few years ago, even reckless real estate investors could still make money because the market was booming. But many markets have softened, and making a profit isn't as simple as it used to be. However-with the right strategy and long-term thinking-there is still plenty of money to be made in real estate. If you're willing to look outside your local market, you'll discover emerging markets that are booming. And there are also smart investing strategies that work especially well in slowing markets. You can do it You just need the new rules and wise tactics you'll find in this practical, profitable guide: * Invest in up-and-coming, high-growth emerging markets * Learn the powerful strategy of market-timing * Use lease options to get more for your money * Learn creative strategies to engineer hands-off investments * Find foreclosures and other hidden bargains * Invest in bargain-rate new construction projects There are great deals hiding in every real estate market, and this book makes finding those values easy. Whether you want to locate the next up-and-coming growth markets, or find creative ways to finance your investments, Making Hard Cash in a Soft Real Estate Market is a savvy guide to investing for anyone who wants to play it safe and profitably.

Game on: Find Your Purpose--Pursue Your Dream $24.99 "Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher of the Dallas Cowboys, "Dancing with the Stars" champion, and successful real-estate investor, outlines the principles that helped him become a winner on and off the football field. In this book he encourages you to live your God-given dream, now. Emmitt reveals that it's not only vision and talent that propel us toward our dreams, but also a combination of determination, persistence, humility, courage, and faith. In this book, Emmitt gives readers the tools to pursue their dream with all their mind, heart, and soul."

Making Money in Real Estate $39.99 The Canadian Guide to Investing in Residential Property. Successful real estate investments play an essential role in Canadian investors' portfolios. The growth in wealth in real estate markets has presented investors with tremendous opportunities to capitalize on and expand their range of investments. In Making Money in Real Estate , Douglas Gray demystifies the Canadian real estate market for novice investors and presents new strategies for veteran investors. Learn to::; Understand the real estate market cycles; Find a property and assess its investment potential; Build a trustworthy real estate team; Arrange financing on good terms; Use negotiating tactics that work; Understand tax and legal issues; Manage a property; Avoid the pitfalls that many investors fall into; Examine the pros and cons of non-residential property investment options. Making Money in Real Estate is a critical and indispensable tool in investment decision making.

Find the Right Property, Buy at the Right Price $26.95 The essential guide to buying the perfect investment property Interest in buying property is at an all time high. But while everyone’s talking about it, the number of people actually doing it isn’t escalating at the same rate. The reason is simple: would-be buyers are being held back by fears that they’ll choose the wrong property, and pay too much for it, too. Find the Right Property, Buy at the Right Price is here to help, putting author Melissa Opie’s 25 years of professional real estate experience at your fingertips so that you can be certain you’re making the right decision. Part of the reason buyers are so worried about making a bad deal is that the market moves so fast and ‘current’ information dates quickly. Every quarter, newspapers all over Australia print median house prices, indicating which areas have gone up and by how much. But there’s so much more information a buyer needs to feel confident before dipping their toes in the property-buying waters. With this book in hand, you’ll have that all-important extra knowledge. Answers key questions like ‘Which properties should I target in these “boom” areas?’ and ‘How do I know I’m paying the right price?’ Distils property-buying rhetoric in a simple, easy-to-follow way Features numerous case studies and real-life examples to help illustrate strategies and potential pitfalls Includes checklists to help you make sure you aren’t missing anything when buying a property Find the Right Property, Buy at the Right Price is here to allay your property-buying fears. From a respected expert with an impeccable track record, it’s the only book you need to make a responsible, informed, and profitable purchase.

An Unreal Estate $20.95 In An Unreal Estate, Lucinda Carspecken takes an in-depth look at Lothlorien, a Southern Indiana nature sanctuary, sustainable camping ground, festival site, collective residence, and experiment in ecological building, stewardship, and organization. Carspecken notes the way fiction and reality intertwine on this piece of land and argues that examples such as Lothlorien have the power to be a force for social change. Lothlorien's organization and social norms are in sharp contrast with its surrounding communities. As a unique enclave within a larger society, it offers to the latter both an implicit critique and a cluster of alternative values and lifestyles. In addition, it has created a niche where some participants change, grow, and find empowerment in an environment that is accepting of differenceparticularly in areas of religion and sexual orientation.

Real Estate Riches $21.95 An all-time bestseller, Dolf de Roos?s classic Real Estate Riches shows you how to find great deals and make great profits in the real estate market. You?ll learn why real estate is such a reliable moneymaker and how to achieve the biggest return possible on your investment. Full of time-honored wisdom, proven tactics, and quick-and-easy tips, this book shows you how to find the best properties with the most potential, analyze deals, negotiate and submit offers, effectively manage properties, and dramatically increase the value of your real estate without spending much money. If you want to be your own boss and quit the nine-to-five life, Real Estate Riches shows you how.

Make More Money, Find More Clients, Close Deals Faster (Hardcover) $61.79 The real estate industry is notorious for eating up a real estate agent`s time, energy and money. It may be a difficult pill to swallow, but many of the inefficiencies are of their own making, and those of brokerages that refuse to break old habits. At the other end of the transaction, the client suffers from poor and uninformed service courtesy of under-qualified agents who were primarily attracted to the industry to make a quick buck in the tremendous real estate boom of the past decade.  The market of the past ten years allowed just about anyone to sell real estate with little effort, skill or knowledge. Now that the Canadian real estate bonanza has subsided and new technologies are creating significant competitive pressures the industry is desperate to elevate its level of professionalism in order to operate in this new marketplace. Make More Money, Find More Clients, Close Deals Faster will show real estate agents how to sell more property, in less time, and develop client relationships that will continue to fuel their success over time. Agents will also learn how to leverage social media and new technologies to better serve their clients and grow their business. Instead of focusing on short-term gains, the book will teach Canadian real estate agents how to develop long-term business through trust, ethics and most importantly, by creating value for their customers. In other words, this book will show them the key to success in being an agent in the Canadian real estate market.

Texas Real Estate Contracts, 3rd Edition $42.99 This text integrates the theory of contract law and its impact on the real estate transaction with practical instruction on Texas real estate employment and sales contracts. Written by an attorney and a real estate broker, you'll find it offers a fully blended view of real estate contracts from two active participants in their respective fields. All required course elements specified by the Texas Real Estate Commission are included along with current real estate contracts and addenda.