You're reviewing your closing statement and see a line item for property taxes—but wait, you already paid your property taxes for the year. Or did you? And why are there credits and debits? What's actually happening here?

Let's demystify how property taxes work at closing so you …

Interest rates are higher than they've been in years—currently hovering between 6.0% and 6.5%. So what does that mean for you as a seller? Will buyers disappear? Will your home sit on the market forever?

Short answer: not necessarily. But you do need to adjust your strategy …

You're about to sell your home and pocket a nice profit. But then someone mentions capital gains taxes and you panic. Wait—does the IRS get a cut of your home sale proceeds?

Maybe. Maybe not. Let's break down how capital gains taxes work on home sales and when …

The appraisal just came back. It's $12,000 below your agreed sale price. Your stomach drops. Is the deal dead?

Not necessarily—but you need to act fast and smart. Let's talk about what actually happens when an appraisal comes in low and how to save the deal.

Why …

Pricing your home is part art, part science—and 100% critical to your success. Price it too high and you'll sit on the market for months. Price it too low and you're leaving money on the table.

So how do you nail it?

Why Pricing Matters More Than Anything …

You got an offer—congratulations! But wait, it says "contingent on the sale of buyer's current home." What does that actually mean? And should you accept it or wait for something better?

Let's break down how contingent offers work in Indiana and when they make sense for sellers.

What …

You're scrolling through homes online. Which one catches your eye—the one with blurry iPhone photos taken at weird angles, or the one with crisp, professional shots that make you want to schedule a showing immediately?

Yeah. Exactly.

The Numbers Don't Lie

Homes with professional photography get 118% more …

Sellers are often surprised by how many small fees appear on closing day. In Indianapolis IN real estate 2025, preparation prevents frustration. As a 12-year veteran real estate agent, Liz Marks-Strauss real estate reviews seller obligations across 485+ homes sold.

H2: Questions Liz hears about fees

• What fees are standard …

Disclosures protect everyone — and in Indianapolis IN real estate 2025, accuracy matters more than ever. As a 12-year veteran real estate agent, Liz Marks-Strauss real estate ensures sellers comply fully with Indiana disclosure law across over 485 homes sold.

H2: Sellers ask Liz

• What happens if I forget to …