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Seller's Advice

Selling your home can be exciting, but it also takes work. You will need to know how to prepare your home for the market, how to stage your house, which repairs are absolutely required and how to price your house competitively to sell in a timely manner. Below are 5 tips to help you get ready to sell your home.

1. Make those repairs. While in years past it may have been enough just to cut the grass and retouch the paint, anyone looking to sell in today's market will have to take care of those more onerous repair projects as well. Look into home improvements that will add value and increase your potential return on investment.
2. Price to the market. Pricing your home correctly will affect your ability to sell quickly and smoothly. Every property, in any kind of market — weak or strong — will sell eventually at the right price. Take a close look at the SOLD prices, not the ASKING prices of comparable properties in your area. Do your research and be realistic.
3. Know your agent's stats. Finding an agent with experience selling homes in your market will help ensure correct pricing and marketing exposure. To read about Brett's background visit his "Who Am I?" page or view what others are saying about him on the Testimonials page.
4. Be flexible. Access is very important. Ensuring that your house is ready to show at all times will make it easier for prospective buyers to see it. So make your bed each morning and clean up the dishes before heading off to work, just in case someone may want to come by at the last minute.
5. Bite your tongue. If a potential buyer comes in with an offer you consider too low, resist the urge to turn up your nose. After all, it takes a considerable amount of paperwork to make a formal offer, so even a low bid signals interest.