| Do you need to sell your home quickly? If so, | | | | them with cuttings |
| don't be tempted by the ads you see that say | | | | - Wash all the windows |
| "We Buy Houses" or "Sell Your Ugly House in 9 | | | | Inside: |
| days for Cash." Those types of ads are placed by | | | | - Take town any tattered window coverings |
| real estate investors who are looking for sellers | | | | - Open all curtains and let the sunshine in |
| under duress, and they'll only pay up to 70% of | | | | - Air our your home |
| the low end market value for your home. | | | | - Pack up your personal effects, such as family |
| But you don't have to be at the mercy of those | | | | photos, memorabilia, piles of magazines, and other |
| scavengers. Selling your home is stressful enough | | | | clutter |
| without worrying about getting a fair price, so | | | | - Get rid of excess furniture, especially pieces |
| even if you have no money for repairs, here are | | | | that are tired and worn |
| a few tips for getting fair market value for your | | | | You don't have to give your home away to real |
| home in the shortest period of time: | | | | estate vultures. A little elbow grease, sweat, soap, |
| Outside: | | | | and water can help your home put on its best |
| - Clean up all the weeds on your property | | | | face for potential buyers, even if you have no |
| - Remove dead plants and trim overgrown limbs | | | | money for repairs. |
| - Plant brown spots with cuttings of ground cover | | | | (c) Copyright 2004, Jeanette J. Fisher. All rights |
| from friends | | | | reserved. |
| - Either remove empty pots and containers or fill | | | | |