http://activerain.com/blogs/solisweb1 en-us 486859 <p><strong>Who is helping all this home owners, banks?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The government? Yeah, right!</p> <p><strong>A&nbsp;distressed seller is you if:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You are 100% financed with no equity and can not afford real estate agent fees.<br /><br /></li> <li>You are facing foreclosure and can't afford your monthly payment. <br /><br /></li> <li>You have bad credit and can not access the equity in your home.<br /><br /></li> <li>You have a pre-payment penalty on your mortgage preventing you from selling.<br /></li> </ul> Freddy Solis The Real Estate Coach (Jobin realty) Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:37:59 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/486859/Distressed-Sellers 482075 <p><strong><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/370966/Seller-s-Guide-Before" rel="bookmark">Seller&#39;s Guide &quot;Before you list that Property&quot;</a> </strong></p><p>Sellers can significantly influence the selling price of your property by preparing before putting it on the market. Here are some suggestions to improve a buyer&#39;s first impression of your home. Print this out and use it as a reference.</p><p><strong>General</strong></p><ul><li>Remove clutter </li><li>Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners </li><li>Remove paint splash on floor and cabinets </li><li>Clean and polish door hardware and handrails </li><li>Clean wall switches and outlet covers </li><li>Clean and tidy basement and attic storage </li><li>Add plants and flowers throughout the house</li></ul><p><strong>House Exterior</strong></p><ul><li>Sealed driveway </li><li>Weed-free driveway and walkways </li><li>Healthy, weed-free, and trimmed lawn </li><li>Trees and shrubs trimmed </li><li>Wash front steps and porch </li><li>Check front doorbell and bell light </li><li>Clean or replace welcome mat </li><li>Repair and repaint fences and gates </li><li>Clean gutters and downspouts </li><li>Clean or repaint siding </li><li>Wash windows and screens </li><li>Clean shutters</li></ul><p><strong>Living, Family, Dining Rooms</strong></p><ul><li>Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim </li><li>Repair or replace damaged moulding </li><li>Clean and wax hardwood and vinyl floors </li><li>Shampoo carpet</li></ul><p><strong>Bedrooms</strong></p><ul><li>Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim </li><li>Clean drapes and bedspread </li><li>Shampoo carpet </li><li>Clean out all closets </li><li>Clear all bedroom furniture </li><li>Put away all clothing</li></ul><p><strong>Bathrooms</strong></p><ul><li>Paint or wallpaper using light colors </li><li>Scrub tile, bleach, and repair grout </li><li>Check to see that drawers/doors open easily </li><li>Clean floor </li><li>Clean out medicine cabinet </li><li>Seal around tubs and showers </li><li>Replace old toilet seats </li><li>Replace shower window curtains </li><li>Put out a set of color coordinated bath linens</li></ul><p><strong>Kitchen</strong></p><ul><li>Paint or wallpaper walls and ceiling with light color </li><li>Clean floor </li><li>Clean cabinets and appliances </li><li>Clean out refrigerator and wash interior </li><li>Empty dishwasher and clean around controls </li><li>Check operation of all appliances </li><li>Arrange and clean food storage areas </li><li>Clean out cabinets and drawers </li><li>Neatly display dishes in cabinets </li><li>Clear clutter from counter tops </li><li>Check to see that drawers/doors open easily </li><li>Wash or replace curtains</li></ul><p><strong>Laundry</strong></p><ul><li>Check operation of appliances </li><li>Clean all appliances </li><li>Clean and organize laundry area </li><li>Provide adequate light to area</li></ul><p><strong>Garage</strong></p><ul><li>Check operation of wall sockets </li><li>Remove oil and grease from floor </li><li>Clean and organize storage </li><li>Maintain noisy garage door opener</li></ul>&nbsp; Freddy Solis The Real Estate Coach (Jobin realty) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:11:17 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/482075/Must-Read-for-Seller