A great way to preserve equity in your property when selling in a tightening real estate market is to save money on commissions and sell the property yourself.  You will still want exposure to your local MLS and one option to get that exposure is a $500 Flat Fee Listing from AAA Properties .

Make sure to offer any broker or agent who brings a buyer a good commission so that they have incentive to show and help sell your house.  Of course if you sell it by yourself, you pay no commissions at all.