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How to sell in a buyer's market
You've got to be proactive on price, marketing and more. Here are 10 steps to take before you plant the "for sale" sign.
If you're selling your home this year, be prepared for a marathon, not a sprint. In most places, those heady days of putting a property on the market, receiving multiple bids, getting more than you expected, and accepting an offer in just days or weeks are over. more...
View the entire article at MSN Real Estate
Don't let your yard sabotage your home sale
Will your landscaping pull in buyers or make them drive on by?
Outdated or extreme styles, high-maintenance features and invasive or overgrown foliage can kill interest. Here are the experts' do's and don'ts. more...
View the entire article at MSN Real Estate
What to do if your home isn't selling
From rethinking your color scheme to holding open houses on weeknights, here are 10 tips for sparking interest in your home.
Whether you're in a bone-dry market or a sizzling selling season, if you haven't received any offers on your home you're probably facing the question of whether to take it off the market. A house that goes too long without selling begins to appear "stale" and can actually damage your future chances of a sale. more...
View the entire article at MSN Real Estate
Avoid costly updates when selling a home
A fresh coat of paint and a little landscaping will do more to trigger the sale of your home than expensive remodeling.
Q: Dear Real Estate Adviser,
My husband wants to replace the carpet in the bedrooms and put a hardwood floor in the downstairs living area in the hopes of helping sell our home. Is this worth the money? more...
View the entire article at BankRate.com
Staging your home for a sale
California real estate agent Dick Gaylord knows well the ka-ching factor when it comes to staging a home for sale.
If your idea of preparing for a showing consists of lighting a scented candle, baking a batch of cookies and sweeping the front porch, listen up. Today, home staging can involve elaborate redesigns, extensive renovations, and the addition of rental flora, furniture and even a house sitter to give a home that lived-in feel. more...
View the entire article at BankRate.com
What's 'beautiful' worth? About $12,500
The right phrasing in real estate listings can speed a sale and even boost the final price, a Canadian study says. And here's a tip: If you must sell, don't put "must sell" in your ad.
In real estate listings, what's the difference between describing your home as "beautiful" versus "move-in condition"? About $12,500 on a $250,000 home. more...
View the entire article at MSN Real Estate
Tips on selling your house in a cooling market
Realistic pricing is crucial as buyers take time to consider options
What a difference a few months make. In most parts of the country, the days of putting your home up for sale at a ridiculously high price and waiting for competing offers to pour in are gone. “Sellers have been trying to stick it to buyers,” says Kate Fleury Ryan, an agent with Long & Foster Realtors in McLean, Va. “Now they can’t do that.” Where the market has cooled, owners actually have to work at selling their property. So how do you deal with this new reality? The key is realistic pricing. more...
View the entire article at MSNBC.com
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