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Prepare your home before putting up a "for sale" sign.
Attract buyers with low cost cosmetic steps. Cut the
grass, clean up the outside, paint drab walls and remove
inside clutter. Why? Because people buy homes that appear
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Home selling price: Set it right and sell fast.
Find the true value of your home by comparing it to
similar homes recently sold in your neighborhood. Find
recent selling prices and how to compare your house to
others. |
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Good Advertising sells Homes.
New low cost web sites will put multiple pictures of your
house on the Internet. See a sample Internet home
advertisement. Use Internet ads in combination with local
newspapers and neighborhood flyers. Write advertising to
attract buyers. |
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Kick off your home selling campaign with an open house.
Invite all the neighbors for blocks around your house.
Make sure everyone knows your house is for sale. Show them
the good points and tell them your price. Why? Because
neighbors are the best promoters of the neighborhood and
they have friends and family who buy homes. |
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Tips for negotiating with buyers.
Always make a counter offer. The buyer who offers less
than your asking price can be encouraged to pay more or
agree to other terms like accepting the house without
repairs. Learn the offer and counter-offer process and tips
to get the best price. |
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Closing the deal.
Lean how to get around obstacles that often kill a deal
between Buyer and Seller. Know what happens during the days
between signing a sales contract and "closing day" when you
finally collect your money. |
