20 Tips to Selling Your House

As a homeowner, you can play an important part in the timely sale of your property. You canl help sell your home faster, at the best possible price. Your realtor-in-charge help you anticipate what to expect.

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The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better. A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front door.

Cleaning up is a MUST to get your house ready. Let your prospects see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could look "with a little work." If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your property.

Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolors sinks, and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs or faulty wiring leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home.

If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, you can be sure they will also stick in a prospect's mind. Don't try to explain away sticky situations when you can easily plane them away. A little effort on your part can smooth the way toward a closing.

Keep roller skates on the stairs, loose extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low hanging overhead lights away. Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors. Any tripping on any of these stuffs may be blamed by the prospect as bad luck for the house.