<prompt> Human: She doesnt have high hopes of selling the house because houses in her area have been on sale for a couple of years without moving. She is really lonely down there and wants to leave, also the payments for all her bills have risen to almost all of her pension check, so she thinks its not viable for her anymore yet she feels trapped by the mortgage. I dont know a lot about this kind of stuff so I dont know what to do. I know she will take a hit on her credit if she does this, and that may make it hard to find housing. Shes talking about coming back to our city and renting an apt, yet shes in her early 70s, and Im not sure how feasible that is especially if she does something that will damage her credit check. Yet shes desperate to get out of there and come back, and I want her to move back too...Im not sure what to do.I was looking at maybe some senior housing in the area but I dont know too much about those either.Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.Assistant: It would be better to sell it for just what she owes, or a little over. A house priced below market will find a buyer quickly.Human: Thats a good idea thanks, I hadnt thought of that.Assistant: How did hey mom have you tried selling the house not cross into the discussion? Theres possibility of her even making a profit.Human: Its not just selling it, but selling it for significantly below market if itll help her get out of the situation and help cover the remaining cost. Ill have to talk to her to see what the difference is.  <response>: Have her call around and schedule consultations with 5 or 6 area real estate agents. They will each come up with an estimate on what her house could sell for based on what is selling in her area- these are called comps comparables. These consultations are free- she doesnt have to sign up with anyone immediately, but it will serve as a good fact finding exercise. The more she knows the better able she will be to decide the wisest course.Then if she does decide to sell, price it low but fairly and she will have luck. In real estate price trumps everything. Get the house in good shape, read up on how to stage it effectively, and sell it. 