possible to the price you''re asking. Make sure you mow the lawn frequently, so it''s as fresh as possible whenever your home is being seen. Take the time to clean up any dead growth, weeds or fallen fruit, and trim up any shrubbery and tree growth. It will make a big difference. Be Flexible When a prospective buyer makes an offer, it will not be unusual for them to ask for a few concessions. They may request that some minor work be done, some appliances be repaired, missing doors be replaced, etc. Or worse, they may ask for a reduction in price to compensate fore the fact that they will have to make such repairs. The best response is always to make a good faith counter offer. Instead of simply saying, "Forget it!", be prepared from the outset to meet them half way. Be ready to document important recent repairs you have already made, such as roof repairs or a new water heater. A relatively new roof could well provide you with a sound argument for not making other, less important concessions. Avoid Clutter Sorry, pack-rats, but now is the time to get rid of any furniture and miscellaneous "fillers" that could detract from the open, inviting appearance of your home. It''s okay that you prefer lots of collectibles

in your home, but understand that many people may well view your cherished knick-knacks as mere clutter. They won''t necessarily tell you that - they may not even be consciously aware of it themselves - but they''ll sure feel it. Ever wonder why model homes look so - spacious? It''s so that prospective buyers see the house as a home, but still have enough blank space to imagine their stuff in it. Think of your home as a model home. Store as much as you need to, to make it as open and spacious as possible. The same goes for books. Open up those bookshelves by storing southlake texas (or tossing) any books and magazines that may create an "over-stocked" feeling. if all this pre-packing results in empty boxes lying about - store them elsewhere texas (almost anywhere but on your property). any inconvenience will only be temporary, and will probably be well worth the trouble. create a pleasant home tour when prospective buyers visit your home, do what you can to ensure the experience is a pleasurable one. try to arrange for distractions (e.g., kids and dogs) to be elsewhere during a visit. solicit your family''s cooperation by sharing this list with them and explaining to them beforehand that the whole family needs to work

situation is. the direct feedback is easier to live with than wondering how things are going, or worse, why no one has made an offer yet. it''s easy: if you can sell your own car, you can sell your own home... it''s that simple" said one of our home sellers. and he''s right, once you find a buyer, lenders, lawyers or title companies take over (depending on your area of the country). and for websites are now your best advertising resource. for ! save thousands you would normally pay in commissions to sell your house! let the internet be your own personal "multiple listing service" to buy or sell your own home or property. thousands are discovering the on-line fsbo (for ) advantage - why not you? price it right since this is the single most important factor in selling your home, it is a good idea to hire a professional to help you determine the most accurate number, and to arrive at that number as soon as possible. your home''s price is the result of a combination of factors, including recent actual selling prices of comparable homes in your neighborhood ("comps"); additional or missing features of your home; its condition and its location (e.g., corner lots are generally worth more). make sure you correctly

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