1)Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle.

2)Prepare your home for the buyer - Maximize the strengths of your property and fix up it's weaknesses. You want the buyer to walk away from your home with a lasting good impression.

3)Find a good real estate agent who understands your needs - Make sure that your agent is loyal to you and can negotiate to help you achieve your goals. In addition, he/she should be assertive and honest with all parties to the transaction.

4)Be prepared for negotiation - Learn and understand your buyer's situation; what are their motives? Can you demand a big deposit from them? Try to lock in the buyer so that the transaction goes through.

5)Negotiate for the best price and terms - Learn when a counter offer may net you more.

6)Make sure the contract is complete - Be honest with your disclosures; you do not want to lose the deal because you were lying or diminishing your home's defects. Insist the buyers get a professional inspection. This will protect both you and the buyer.