| Even if a quick home sale isn't a do-or-die | | | | much more difficult time selling it. Take the time |
| necessity, it is in your best financial interest. | | | | to fix up the outside of your house to show its |
| Surveys of real estate agents and popular | | | | best face to the world. |
| knowledge make it clear that the longer a house | | | | And don't underestimate flower power! A small |
| lingers on the market, the lower the price will fall. | | | | investment in a few plants to stand on the front |
| Most homes that sell for their full asking price sell | | | | steps or perk up a lawn border can make a huge |
| within two weeks of being listed. These five tips | | | | difference in how your house is perceived. |
| will help you sell your house NOW. | | | | Tip # 4: Make It Easy For Potential Buyers to |
| Tip # 1: Hire The Best Real Estate Agent You | | | | Picture Themselves in Your House |
| Can Find... | | | | Start by giving your house a thorough cleaning. |
| ...and then follow his or her advice. Real estate | | | | Get rid of all clutter whether it's visible or hidden in |
| agents are trained professionals whose business is | | | | a closet. No one wants to buy a dirty house! |
| selling homes for people. They can help you set | | | | Next, you should put away all of your personal |
| the right price for your home, tell you what | | | | belongings. You want your prospective buyers to |
| repairs and cosmetic changes you can make to | | | | see THEMSELVES in your living room, not you. |
| help you sell faster, and guide you through the | | | | Another great trick when selling your home is to |
| process step-by-step. | | | | use a little psychology. If you're repainting in |
| Tip # 2: Set the Right Price | | | | summer months, consider using 'cool' colors. In |
| The rule of thumb for selling a house fast is a | | | | winter, use warm ones. Make people feel happy in |
| price that's within 5% to 10% of other homes in | | | | your house and it will sell faster! |
| the neighborhood. If you've hired a real estate | | | | Tip # 5: If you've Decided to Sell on Your Own, |
| agent, they'll know what other houses in your | | | | List Your Home with An FSBO Web Site |
| area have sold for. If you've decided to sell your | | | | FSBO (For Sale By Owner) web sites are an |
| home yourself, you can find information on recent | | | | excellent way to advertise your property. Most |
| home sales in your area online. | | | | FSBO sites ( will tell you how to set up a Flat Fee |
| Tip # 3: It's All About Curb Appeal | | | | Multiple Listing contract with a local Realtor. That |
| Most buyers who DON'T buy have already ruled | | | | will get your home listed in your local MLS service |
| out your house before they ever set foot | | | | and dramatically increase its visibility. |
| through your front door. Don't underestimate the | | | | If you've done your preparation work well, set |
| value of the cosmetic appeal of the outside of | | | | the right price for your home and made sure that |
| your home. No matter how wonderful the inside | | | | your house is as appealing as possible, you WILL |
| of your house is, if it's wrapped up in a shabby | | | | sell your house NOW. |
| package and poor surroundings, then you'll have a | | | | |