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Key ingredients stir-up successful home sales

A successful home sale can really be broken down to just a few simple key ingredients.  A good sales mix would be the location, price, condition, marketing and the balanced motivation of the buyer and seller.
There is no disputing that the location of a property and its setting can specifically influence its value.
Sellers will need to convince buyers and appraisers that their home is worth what they are asking for it. When setting your price consider these factors. Your potential buyers will consider your home and compare it with other homes currently on the market within your homes price point. However an appraiser will be more objective and compare size, age and cost identifiable features in your home to properties that have already sold. So it makes good sense to price your home within the appropriate price range. So if your home is worth only $300,000 to $350,000 don't insist on marketing it at $450,000.
Most home buyers, when given a choice, would choose a new home that is in top condition. This is why new construction homes have a marketing advantage over most resale homes. Their competitive edge comes from offering a house that is clean, bright, and boasts with ... more

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