If you want to buy or sell your home you can look at advertisements in the homes for sale section of the media or websites. But you also need practical advice and street smart insight to guide you right. It is your big investment and there is a lot of money at stake, so it helps to understand the inner workings of a real estate transaction. Making informed decisions can make you profits.

Sell Homes

* It is important to remember that there are many homes available for sale and the buyer's market slows down. Prices can fall if there is too much supply.

* The location, condition, and amenities of your house are important. Price depends on them. It is important to list the correct price. It shouldn't be too expensive or too low.

* Seasonal changes have an impact on the housing market. In spring, it tends to rise and fall during winter.

* Do your research on the market to determine a reasonable price and then adjust it to reflect current trends. To get the right estimate, consult an agent.

* Make sure you have enough money to pay for repairs. You may pay more for renovations than the market price.

Once a full agreement by both sides is complete then it becomes legally binding to both. The buyer then pays 5 percent of the deposit which becomes part of the down payment.