If you are a seller in today's market, the market is hard enough with you having to compete with all the bank-owned properties! So be sure you can play up the good things about your house as opposed to the REOs. One of those good things is undoubtedly the fact that your home is move-in ready as opposed to the REOs which are more likely to be fixers.

How do you play it up? By choosing the right paint color.

Some tips: go for neutrals, but not whites. There are a lot of neutrals you can get in greens and yellows even blues. These are toned down shades which might appeal to a larger audience so you don't limit your buyers. Good luck!