Buying & Selling Homes: Video Series

Calculating the value of a home involves finding between three and five comparable homes that have similar square footage and construction. Set a competitive price on a house based on similar homes in the neighborhood with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Approaching a neighbor to buy their land can be tricky, but simply dropping subtle hints that you are interested is a great place to start. Research the market value of a neighbor's property with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Land ownership is transferred through a deed, which must have a guarantor, a guarantee and a witness, and must be notarized in written form and accepted by both parties. Transfer the ownership of a piece of land with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Buying a house through a business is often done when flipping houses, when renting out the property or when using the home as a business location. Understand the risks and benefits of purchasing a home through a corporation with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Bidding on a home requires confirming financing options, getting an inspection of the house and placing an official bid in written form. Put in an offer on a house with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Selling a house quickly requires setting a competitive price on the house, pre-qualifying the home with inspections and staging the house to show off its best features. Get a home sold quickly with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on selling homes.

Refinancing a house is a great way to get a lower interest rate on a fixed-rate mortgage. Apply for a new mortgage if it makes sense to refinance with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Selling a manufactured home is similar to selling any other home, but an appraisal is crucial to get an accurate fair market price. Keep up with the current market when selling a manufactured home with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on selling homes.

Selling a home at lower than the payoff is common in times of financial hardship, as the amount owed is greater than the amount it is selling for. Find out what to do in this situation with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on selling homes.

Selling a house fast involves setting a price just below market value, which should get the attention of many potential home buyers. Clean out the house, stage it attractively, and get the proper inspections with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on selling homes.

Selling a home at auction requires preparing the house for sale, finding an auction house and calculating a reserve that must be met. Attend a few home auctions to see how it works with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on selling homes.

Selling a home online is a lucrative way to get more exposure, and it requires setting a competitive price, coming up with a catchy headline and taking several pictures of each room in the house. Represent the house accurately online with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on selling homes.

Selling a home without an agent is best done online after determining a fair price, getting an appraisal and finding a title company to work with. Find out how to sell a home without the help of an agent with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on selling homes.

Using home equity, which is calculated by the value minus the mortgage balance, can be done by applying for a home equity line of credit. Use home equity to gain credit with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Buying a home with no money is still possible through an FHA loan, which only requires a 3 percent down payment. Find a way to purchase a home with little up-front costs with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Buying an island can be relatively affordable, but doing research about the climate, accessibility and infrastructure is wise before making a purchase. Consider buying an entire island with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on home buying.

Staging a home is important to make the home as inviting as possible for the majority of potential home buyers. De-clutter the house, rearrange the furniture, and show off the best features with information from an experienced real estate agent in this free video on selling homes.