of do-it-yourself home sellers used the Internet to market their home; that’s at a time when Internet use in home searches has risen dramatically – in 2005, 77 percent of all home buyers used the Internet to look for a home.

Finding an interested buyer is only the first step toward a successful sale. The typical home sale today involves more than 20 steps after the initial contract is accepted to complete the transaction. Consumers can learn more about potential post-contract pitfalls by visiting REALTOR.org.