Top real estate agent Charlotte Laws gives suggestions to sellers. She suggests they use neutral tones when upgrading, remove clutter and odors and plant flowers in the front yard. She discusses how fixer uppers often sell more quickly than remodeled homes. Charlotte can be reached at Prudential in Studio City, California. Her number is 818-755-1000 ext 312. Her website is www.YourTopBroker.com

Is a vacant house easier to sell than a furnished house? Vacant homes allow buyers to look at a home without time constraints. Buyers can see the “bones″ of the house without furniture and clutter, allowing the buyer to picture himself/herself in the space. Learn more about selling a vacant home by viewing this Expert Real Estate Tips video.

In home renovation and home remodeling, anything can go wrong. With major work, you could have 40 or 50 people involved in the job. Absolutely anything could happen. A good recommendation is to set aside up to 10 percent of the budget to deal with unexpected problems or if you decide to splurge on something like plumbing fixtures. Watch this Expert Real Estate tips for more ideas on how to handle the unexpected.

FrontDoor.com senior editor Annalisa Burgos talks to a Boston couple who learn a valuable lesson when buying their first house. Go to bit.ly for expert tips and advice for first-time home buyers.

Buy, Close, Move IN!: Buying a Foreclosed Home Ilyce Glink’s new book, “Buy, Close, Move IN!” helps real estate buyers and real estate investors successfully navigate the world of real estate and mortgage financing.

Buying a mobile home, either a single wide or double wide, requires a different criteria for mortgages and special insurance. Hire a real estate attorney to help protect your interests when buying a mobile home with advice from areal estate broker in this free video on house financing. Expert: Penny Smith Contact: www.liveoakgroup.com Bio: Penny Smith has been in real estate for more than 14 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Refinancing a home saves money when the current rates are low. Refinance a home and save moneyusing the real estate tips in this free video. Expert: Richard Blake Bio: Richard Blake is a licensed real estate agent that has closed more than 20 times the number of transactions per year than that of the average realtor for the last three years. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

When you are selling a higher-priced home, the buyers you are dealing with are probably more experienced and won’t be first-time home buyers. As experienced buyers, they know the process and might not need a real estate agent to walk them through the sale. When you list your home as FSBO, you can save money on the commission, but sellers still need to be willing to work with buyers′ agents. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more FSBO advice from experienced FSBO sellers.

Estimate new home construction costs by getting written bids from several construction companies outlining exactly what materials will be used. Consider the cost of flooring, light fixtures, exterior siding and appliances when building a new house. Make use of this information from areal estate broker in this free video on house financing. Expert: Penny Smith Contact: www.liveoakgroup.com Bio: Penny Smith has been in real estate for more than 14 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

7 tips to help you speed up your home sale. Interview with Paige Martin (owner of www.houstonproperties.com and Houston Realtor with Martha Turner Properties) and Carrie Pacini (CEO of http Walks through some of the most success real estate tips from www.houstonproperties.com