This Month in Real Estate (US) December 2011

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Hello and welcome to this month in real estate. I'm JAY PAPASAN.

Our top story this month -- the top reasons that sellers decide to move. But first, the numbers.

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And now, our Top Story. According to KW research, most sellers put their house on the market because of one or more of the following factors ...

• A desire to move so they could upgrade or "move up" to a bigger house or a house in a better neighborhood.

• A need to relocate because of work

• A change in family status, like retirement, children going off to college or those expecting a baby.

Whatever your reasons for moving, chances are good that you'll want to make the most from the sale of your house. To learn how, we turn to News You Can Use.

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Just about anyone with an active real estate license can post a listing on the MLS. If you're tempted to try and save a few dollars by looking at limited service agents or even offering the house yourself, you should know first what a full service agent can do to help you sell your house. For instance, a full service agent can:

• Price your home according to the market
• Market your home to other professional agents representing qualified buyers
• Post your home on other internet sites besides the MLS; with high-quality photographs that show your house in the best light
• But most important, year after year studies show that full-service agents get sellers a higher sales price in a shorter amount of time. Experience and expertise pay.

The bottom line: whether you're buying or selling, a full-service realtor can help you navigate the process and negotiate to get you the best possible price.

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That's all for This Month in Real Estate. Thank you for joining us.

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