House proud: How to sell your house, even in a down market

The experts say that even during a recession or a bad housing market, you can sell your home and make a profit if you've got the right house. Many houses are hard to sell right now and people are worried about getting their money back out of their houses. But some sellers are doing better than the rest. What do their homes have that yours doesn't?

A great location -- Even in a tough housing market, the houses in desirable locations are selling. A buyer can always get a great house. She can't always get a great house in a great location.

Good homes surrounding it -- Good homes in the neighborhood will help boost the value of your house. Lesser homes will diminish the value of yours. Consider this when buying; you might want to resist the temptation to buy the best house in the neighborhood.