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5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale
5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Selling a home in this market may seem difficult for some homeowners but it's not impossible! If you're planning on selling your home in 2012, consider these five tips to get your home ready, doing so will increase its value and shorten your sales time.
1. Should I have a home inspection?
It all depends. If you have a newer home, say a house that was built within the last ten years, we don't think it's necessary for you to get your home inspected. However, if you have an older home and you know there are certain issues with the house (such as deferred maintenance), i.e. roof issues, electrical, plumbing or other. Be proactive and arrange a pre-sale home inspection. Find out if there are any skeletons in the closet sort-of-speak! For $250 to $400, an inspector will warn you about troubles that could make potential buyers balk. Make repairs before putting your home on the market. In some states, you may have to disclose what the inspection turns up. If you believe there may be dryrought or pest infestation, schedule a 'termite inspection' before you put your house on the market. It will be good to have all ... more

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