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The Secret To Selling Your Property
Written by Hal James   
Saturday, 23 August 2008 10:48
Just listing your home for sale is not going to the offer you are looking for. This is particularly true these days when most parts of the country are suffering from bad real estate markets. Preparation is the key to success.
by HalJames


Just listing your home for sale is not going to the offer you are looking for. This is particularly true these days when most parts of the country are suffering from bad real estate markets. Preparation is the key to success.

We live in the information age, but sometimes it seems as though there is way too much of it. This is true for real estate tips. They are a dime a dozen. If you are planning to sell your home, this is what you need to know.

The first step really does not involve your home. Instead, it is about you. You must stand back from your home. It is no longer a place where you lived for so many years. It is now a product to be sold. Adjust your emotions accordingly.

Seriously, this can be the hardest thing for most people. Your tastes and views regarding your home no longer matter. It is a product like a car that needs to be positioned for sale. Just like you would buff out a car, you must do the same for the property.

Once you get a grip on this emotional change, you need to start pulling personal items from the home. Kids stuff on the refrigerator? Yank them. Personal photos around the home? Store them away.

Now apply the 12 month rule as you walk around the home. What is this rule? If you have not used something in a room for 12 months, it needs to be pitched in the trash, stored away or given away to someone else.

When doing this walk through, make sure you also look for comfort items. Every house has them. You know, that chair or couch that is comfy, but is not exactly in good shape. While good for living, such items are bad for selling.

Importantly, you need to understand that the entire home is going to be looked at by buyers. Closets will be opened, basements will be walked, attics will be snooped in and garages will be strolled. You should not expect any privacy, so remove anything private.

Finally, look for any obvious problems and fix them. A cheap upgrade you can make is to repaint any areas of trim. This includes around windows, doors and any other area that is framed. A little paint can really go a long way.

The current market is a tough one for sellers, but homes are selling. Take the necessary steps to get your home buffed out and you should be able to move it. Be positive and you will be surprised how well things can go.

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