Make documents Sign documents Start a business Ask a lawyer Group Legal Benefits Pricing HELP Real estate Protect your property with custom legal documents. We're here to help. Rachel D. Rocket Lawyer member since 2015 Legal documents ⌃ Real estate Categories Landlords Home ownership Tenants Popular documents Lease Agreement Set the terms for renting property Eviction Notice Tell unwanted tenants to vacate the property Intent to Purchase Real Estate Establish the terms of a real estate purchase Quitclaim Deed Give up legal interest in real estate property Real estate FAQs Can I sell my home without a real estate agent? You can, but should you? If you want to sell your home as "For Sale By Owner", you need to be prepared to spend time and energy on selling your home and you must be able to think about the value of your home objectively. Since buying or selling property is an important legal transaction, it is always a good idea to also work with a lawyer. To sell your home, you'll need to: Research the market to discover its market value. You need to look at your home's market value, not your perceived value. Most owners try to sell their home for more than the market value and then end up having a difficult time obtaining full-price offers. Learn about local real estate laws.You'll want to make sure you do not violate any local housing and real estate laws in the process of selling your home. Market and advertise. You'll need to obtain good images of your home and learn which publications are the best to use to sell your home. Pay for Multiple Listing Service (MLS). For a flat-fee you can often have your home listed in the real estate broker's database for properties to sell. Screen buyers. It saves everyone time and energy if you can pre-screen buyers before the paperwork is started. You should ask them to show you a mortgage pre-approval letter. What is "good" or "beneficial" debt? Often "good" or "beneficial" debt is debt that helps you build your credit or earn equity. This is why buying a home is often considered good debt, since, potentially, the home will gain equity and make money for you. Student loans and small business loans are also often considered good debt, as long as they are low-interest and you have the means to pay them off. Ask a lawyer Our On Call attorneys are here for you. Input your question here Characters remaining: 600 Rocket Lawyer On Call® Attorneys Legal guides How to Write a Legal Description of Property 3 min read Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney? 3 min read Should I Incorporate My Real Estate Business? 2 min read “We use Rocket Lawyer literally all the time. It’s simple, easy to use, and enables us to create documents and get work done more effectively than traditional channels.” Dana D. Rocket Lawyer member since 2016 Looking for something else? Search query input field Rocket Lawyer Home Legal documents Legal help center Ask a lawyer Incorporation Start an LLC For employers Pricing Mobile apps Site map Do not sell my personal information More legal resources Lawyer directory Legal help articles Legal dictionary Everyday law blog For attorneys Get matched with clients For developers APIs Connect with us About us Careers Contact us Partner with us Newsroom Follow us Assistance CHAT WITH US 〉 (877) 881-0947 Call us Monday-Friday 6am-6pm PT Rocket Lawyer UK Rocket Lawyer ES Rocket Lawyer FR Rocket Lawyer NL Copyright 2021 Rocket Lawyer Incorporated. Rocket Lawyer provides legal information and other services through this site. Rocket Lawyer is not a "lawyer referral service" or a law firm, does not provide legal advice or representation (except in certain jurisdictions), and is not intended as a substitute for an attorney or law firm. In Utah, Rocket Lawyer is a nonlawyer-owned company authorized to provide legal services, including the practice of law, by the Utah Supreme Court; further information regarding this authorization can be found in our Terms of Service. Use of Rocket Lawyer is subject to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.