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ASKING PRICING Do a little research to discover what homes in your neighborhood have been selling for. Compare yours to recently sold homes and set your price accordingly. For example, if you have more square footage, a bigger yard, a new roof or other such features, perhaps you can ask a little more than the average. Leave room for negotiation, unless, of course, you live in one of the hot real estate markets. You should also read this article about Costly Selling Mistakes
FLYER You will receive a ready-to-print flyer when adding your property to theyellowsign, which you can place in the "Take One" tube for passers-by. When prospective buyers come to look at your home be sure they leave with a copy of your flyer, plus anything else you put together. Perhaps a list of schools and businesses in your area, a local map if they are from out of town, and the contact info for the utility companies.
PAINTING Make sure your house has fresh paint on the exterior as well as the interior. Do a thorough examination of the exterior, does any wood need to be replaced prior to painting? How about the inside, are there knicks in the walls from children or moving furniture. Do the necessary prep work prior to painting, such as patch-work, bleaching or vacuming. Use a primer coat if your walls are presently an unusual color - you might love it but make sure you paint every wall back to an off-white shade before showing your home.
LANDSCAPING How does your yard look if you are driving down your street? Is it attractive? Are the bushes and trees neatly trimmed? Has the been grass been edged? It doesn't take long to get your lawn in order, and its good exercise. If you don't have the time hire a professional.
SHOWING You need to be ready to show your home at any time throughout the day, which means keeping it presentable at all times. Clean up papers laying around on your desk or the tables; make sure your kitchen is always clean; make sure your floors are clean. Check your closets and bring some order to them if they're cluttered. If you have a garage it might be time to clean out the things you no longer need. Is there a place to park? If not, move some vehicles around.
CLEANLINESS Time for a thorough cleaning. Even the cleanest homes need a little extra before showing your home. Look into the corners, see any cobwebs? How about the overhead light fixtures, how long since they've been taken down and washed? What about the baseboards? How about the draperies? Again, if you don't have time to get your home in tip-top shape, you need to hire a professional.
AROMA THERAPY No, we aren't suggesting you break out the herbs and incense. Try this: walk outside, take a few deep breaths, observe what you smell, hopefully flowers and fresh cut grass. Whatever the smell, stay there for a minute or two to cleanse your smelling senses. Now return to the inside of your house and take a deep breath with your mouth closed. What do you smell? If it isn't fresh, do something. There are countless products on the market today to keep your home smelling good, go get some. While it is a subtle observance, it will make a big difference.
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