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Presentation is everything. Home buyers are attracted to clean, spacious and attractive houses. Your goal is to dazzle buyers.

  • Get rid of clutter and personal items from counter tops, tables and floors
  • Scrub-down your house from top to bottom, inside and out
  • Landscaping and touch-up paint can greatly increase curb appeal
  • Fix creakings steps, squeaky doors and holes in walls

Once you feel your home is ready, invite a friend to walk through your house as a buyer would and point out anything you may have overlooked.

Do not overprice your home. When trying to sell your home, overpricing reduces buyer interest, makes competing properties seem like better deals, and can lead to mortgage rejection once the appraisal is in.

  • Consider purchasing an report or getting a professional appraisal
  • Check out similar homes for sale in your area
  • Set your price just under a whole, such as $169,000 instead of $170,000

Remember that the real estate market changes daily. We suggest revaluating your price every few months.

Nearly 90% of all buyers search for their next home on the internet. That means that online advertising is the most important component of marketing your home.

 

Stage your home so it makes a great first impression

  • Take interior and exterior photos of your home

Selling a home can sometimes be frustrating, especially in a down economy. But it doesn’t have to be.

“If you’ve decided to sell your house during these tough economic times, take heart, it can be done. Although you can’t change ...

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