Bankrate lists ten things you should focus on if you want to entice a homebuyer looking to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit.

1)  Dirt - Dirty = bad

2)  Odors - Stinky is not good either.

3)  Old fixtures

4)  Wallpaper - They recommend removing it all.

5)  Popcorn acoustic ceilings - They badly date your house.

6)  Too many personal items - It’s hard for someone to envision themselves living in your house if all your stuff is still there.

7)Snoopy sellers - Please don’t be there.

8)  Misrepresenting your home

9) Poor curb appeal

10)  Clutter

If you don’t want someone to buy your home, there’s one very simple thing you can do: be there. (which is a mix of #6 and #7)

So, don’t do any of the ten things Bankrate recommends you avoid and please don’t be there.

Good Luck,

Ron Stead - Valley HomeSteads