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selling a home: Tips to Sell a Home in this Market - 02/27/08 08:52 AM
Real Estate values have been falling in  much of the US. The pace of new homes is down, as well, with many on the market for months.
There are strategies that can help you sell your home - For a fair price - even in this market.
First of all, you might have to be very aggressive, especially if your local market has tons of homes for sale.
** DON'T START WITH A HIGH PRICE - Asking price is the single most important reason that a house does not sell. In this buyer's market, it is a mistake to set a high price and … (4 comments)

selling a home: Is your house Smelly? - 05/04/07 12:06 PM
Here is a subject that REALTORS have to sometimes address:
If your home is on the market, Use your nose. Many people are oblivious to scents, but others are extremely sensitive to offensive odors.
To eliminate bad smells, do the following
* bathe your pets
* freshen the cat litter box frequently
* shampoo your carpets
* dry clean your drapes
* empty trash cans, recycling bins and ash trays. (better not to smoke in the house when it's on the market!)
*Place open boxes of baking soda in smell-prone areas, and refrain from cooking fish or strong-smelling foods before a showing
* Introduce pleasing smells by placing flowers or potpourri in your home … (1 comments)

 

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