What are the costs of selling a home?

Because real estate tends to appreciate, selling a house usually means you can expect a healthy profit — perhaps some of which will go toward your next home purchase — but don’t forget about the expenses of selling. You’ll likely incur costs before listing your property, while it’s on the market and at closing.

Are you thinking of selling your house? Here are some ways you might spend money during the process.

• Prepping and Staging: Before we list your home (or take photos for the listing), you’ll need to make sure it’s been thoroughly cleaned. Curb appeal may be a major focus, and you may ev...