Charge what the market will bear. Over-pricing and under-pricing only work against you. The idea is to balance the highest possible price with what the prospective buyer can and will pay. We can tell you how.

Keep up the momentum! If the house doesn't sell quickly, make some improvements, do something different and hold an Open House to promote it. Be creative! See our tips to assist you in selling your home quicker.

You can't choose your relatives. A common error is asking a relative to assist you in the selling or purchasing of a house. An objective professional could mean a quicker, more profitable sale without issues being brought up at the next family gathering. Protect yourself in the event of a professional relationship gone bad; ensure you have a clause to get out of your contract if necessary.

Exaggeration makes for great stories at cocktail parties, but not for selling a house. Honesty is the best policy.

Appearances are everything! Take that old, junky car to the dump, mow the lawn, dust the furniture, clean the bathroom. Make everything shiny and inviting. We can help you complete a checklist to ensure you don't forget anything.

The kitchen, garage and master bedroom are the three spaces most examined by prospective buyers. If these spaces sparkle, smell great and have no clutter, they will assist you in making a quick sale. Here's what our reports have to say about this.

Time to let go of the useless junk. If need be, ask an objective friend to help you cull out the unnecessary clutter. Time to start anew in your new home.

Pretty is as pretty does. A bright, colourful, cheerful room with fresh, tasteful paint and clean carpets can persuade anybody to buy. Check out the site for more suggestions and decoration ideas for your home.

Home improvements, within reason, add to the value of your home. A few minor repairs can make a big difference in the appeal of your home. We have some tips for the most common repairs that will transform your home from derelict to designer.

Friends, family and beloved pets add to our lives. They make life better in all ways except while selling a house. Your realtor will be able to do his/her job better without people and pets around.

Realtors are your friend! They will bring only qualified buyers to see your house. They will do their best to point out all the good selling points of your home. They can only do this if you leave them to do their job.

You've got options! Ask your tax advisor about "lease with options to buy" arrangements. Do you know everything about income level, tax benefits and current legislation? Talk with your advisor about every facet of your transaction to get the best deal. A little bit of knowledge goes a long way in saving you money.

Real Estate Law is complex and binding. It is important for the documents to be correct. Ignorance is expensive. Allow your lawyer to ensure that the documents won't pose any future problems.

Assist your realtor by making yourself and your house accessible. The realtor may need to contact you during working hours to tender an offer. Be available to receive that important call. House accessibility leads to more frequent viewings and a quicker sale.

Realtors are getting creative in marketing homes. The Internet, newspapers and other forms of promotion helps to make a more efficient purchase or sale.

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