Avoid these 8 mistakes when selling your home
These 8 missteps can make the home-selling process more stressful — and costly —than it needs to be.
4 min read
Sep 16, 2022
Allison Martin
Contributor, Personal Finance
Allison Martin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including mortgages, auto loans and small business loans. Martin’s work began over 10 years ago as a digital content strategist, and she’s since been published in several leading outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, MSN Money, MoneyTalksNews, Investopedia, Experian and Credit.com. Martin, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFE), also shares her passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship with others through interactive workshops and programs.
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Choosing a real estate agent
When making the biggest purchase or sale of your life, you want to work with someone you can trust.
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Here’s what you need to know about all the tradespeople who build a home.
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How to find a Realtor as a first-time homebuyer
The homebuying process is complex, and it can be overwhelming for a first-timer. Here’s how, and when, to find a Realtor.
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Hidden costs of buying a home
Don’t let these less-than-obvious expenses derail your purchase plans or bust your budget.
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What does sale pending mean?
In real estate, a pending sale means that the seller has accepted an offer on their home. But it can be complicated.
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Open house checklist for buyers: What to bring, what to look for
When attending an open house in a hot seller’s market, it’s smart to be super-prepared. Our guide makes it easy.
4 min read Mar 23, 2022 -
Best Fast Business Loans
Bankrate evaluated the options to select the top business loans with fast funding times. Compare loan options to make an informed decision.
20 min read Oct 28, 2021