TOP TEN TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOME

1) Hire a full time professional Realtor to market your home. (Forget FSBO in slow markets.)

2) Review the market analysis with your Realtor and price the home effectively. (Forget the idea of pricing high and coming down).

3) A fresh coat of paint both interior and exterior will go a long way to beat the competition (always think neutral colors.).

4) Replace old carpet and refinish worn hardwood floors (forget the idea of cash allowances & go neutral with colors).

5) Have your Realtor walk your home for proper staging (store excessive furniture blocking traffic areas, think less is better).

6) Make arrangements for pets to be off the property during showings if possible.

7) Have a thorough cleaning inside and out.

8) First impression is priceless and curb appeal speaks volumes. Trim grass, trees & hedges, plant colorful flowers, etc.

9) If home is over 5 years in age consider having a home inspection done prior to listing (remove repair issues prior to selling home).

10) During slow markets with heavy inventory consider incentives (paying closing costs, buying down mtg. loan, paying HOA dues, etc.).