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First, let's look at the things you can't change, no
matter how much you'd like to. You've heard the old adage
that the value of a property depends upon three things:
location, location, location. Well, it's true, but like it
or not, your home is where it is, and you can't change
that.
The next two things are technically changeable, but if
you're looking to make the most possible money on the sale
of your house, you don't want to change them. I'm talking
about the style and size of your home. Both of those
factors would cost large sums of money to change, and the
chances are that if you were willing to spend that much
money to make the necessary changes, you'd just go ahead
and remodel your home instead of selling it.
You also can't change your home's proximity to various
services or shopping centers. Although buyers may consider
these factors when looking at your home, they're not
something you can change. If you're in doubt, refer back
to the paragraph on "location."
The next thing you can't control is the quality of the
schools in your area. You can make a difference in your
schools over time by volunteering and working with
teachers, but schools won't change instantly the moment
you decide to sell your home, and whether they're up to
standard will be reflected in the value and desirability
of your home.
The last thing over which you have no control is your
neighbors. You have no choice about who lives to the left
and right of your home, or about the neighborhood as a
whole. (Again, refer back to our discussion of
"location.")
On the other hand, there are some relatively inexpensive
things you can control to improve your chance of a quick
sale. You can spruce up the interior and exterior of your
home, cleaning and painting where necessary. You can make
sure your home's price is within the parameters of the
neighborhood by getting competitive market analyses from
several real estate agents. You can choose an agent
knowledgeable about your area and you can get that agent a
promise to hold at least one open house so your neighbors
can show it to friends and family members who might want
to live in your neighborhood.
There are some things you can do and others you can't when
getting ready to sell your home, but if you recognize the
difference, you won't spend a great deal of money to
improve your chances of success.
Home Selling Guide Step-by-Step
 Clean
up the clutter so your home feels spacious.
Pack
up your personal effects so the home feels like the buyers
home and not yours.
Deep
clean and make your home sparkle.
Use
Interior Design Psychology strategies to get the designers
look for less.
Stage
the setting for your profiled buyer.
Set
the price to compete.
If
you're not a home selling expert, list with the right
agent.
Your need to make your home stand out from the
crowd!
Get help from America's "Dream
Home" Maker, Jeanette Fisher--Sell
Your Home Fast
Other articles in the Home
Selling Guide:
Selling a Home by Yourself
Home Selling Checklist
Marketing Psychology
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Jeanette Fisher for permission to use the Home
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