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Introduction.Part I: The Selling Decision.Chapter 1: Deciding to Sell.Chapter 2: Selling and Your Personal Finances.Chapter 3: Exploring the Economics of Selling.Chapter 4: Confronting Financing Issues.Part II: Tactical Considerations.Chapter 5: Timing is Everything.Chapter 6: For Sale By Owner.Chapter 7: Your Real Estate Team.Chapter 8: Listing Contracts and Commissions.Part III: Getting Top Dollar When You Sell.Chapter 9: Preparing Your House for Sale.Chapter 10: Determining Your House's Value.Chapter 11: Price It Right and Buyers Will Come.Part IV: The Brass Tacks of Getting Your House Sold.Chapter 12: Marketing Your House.Chapter 13: Harnessing Your Computer for House Selling.Chapter 14: Negotiating Strategies for Sellers.Chapter 15: It Ain't Over 'til the Check Clears.Chapter 16: Income Tax Filings after the Sale.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 17: Ten Things to Do After You Sell.Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Selling Rental Real Estate.Chapter 19: Ten Questions Home Buyers May Ask and How to Answer'Em.Part VI: Appendixes.Appendix A: Sample Real Estate Purchase Contract.Appendix B: Example of a Good Inspection Report.Appendix C: Glossary.