How stressful is selling your home? Respondents in one survey ranked it higher than divorce, losing a job and becoming a first-time parent. Emotions can cause you to make bad decisions at a time when it's important to keep a clear head. Here are some expert tips to keep your emotions in check when selling your home. 

1. Understand Why You're Selling
   Have you accepted a great new job offer? Maybe you need more room for your growing family. Understanding why you're selling your home lets you focus on the ultimate goal and keep from being distracted by bumps and curves along the way.
2. Declutter and Depersonalize
   As you prepare to sell your home and move to a new one, reminders of memories made in your current house will assum...

A garage sale is an ideal way to get rid of clutter, earn extra cash, and make your home look more appealing--especially if you're listing it for sale. People don't want to see your kids' toys or the book you're reading when they come to an open house. They want to imagine their things in the house. A garage sale can also help you save on moving costs. Instead of paying to move everything you own to your new home, a garage sale will lighten the load of moving plus put money in your pocket.

Here are three pointers to plan your way to a successful garage sale.

1. Increase Your Curb Appeal
   When you have a yard sale, the front of your home is like the entrance to a conventional store. People may choose not to check out your sale if your yard looks run down or unke...