The following links contain articles that are set up to be a tutorial, taking you step by step through the home buying process.
  Getting Your House Ready to Sell
Disconnect Your Emotions
Make Your House "Anonymous"
The First Step - Removing Clutter
  Fixing Up the House Interior
  Fixing Up Outside the House
  Want to Start Off With a High Sales Price?
When You Meet With Agents
A Sales Practice Called "Buying a Listing"
What Happens Behind the Scenes
  Dropping Your Price -- Too Late
  Realtors Talk to One Another About Your Agent
  Types of Listing Contracts
Open Listings
One-time Show
Exclusive Agency Listings
  Exclusive Right to Sell
  Details of a Listing Contract
Price and Terms of Sale
Real Estate Commission
Multiple Listing Service
  Agency and Salesperson Responsibilities
  The Lockbox
  Resolving Disputes with Your Agent
  Listing Commissions and Related Issues
Is the Commission Negotiable?
Cut-rate Listing Commissions
How and When the Commission is Earned