What will it take to sell your home this year?

What will it take for you to sell your home this season?   That is the million-dollar question on everyone's mind this spring.  The tax incentive is expiring soon which creates that burning, anxious sensation at the bit of your stomach.  Will your house be picked for the dance or end up as a wallflower?

It is a lot like the spring formal in fact.  You need to pick the right date (realtor), the right attire (staging) and buy that corsage (curb appeal).   Getting the right mix is what will make it a perfect night.  So where to start -

 Realtors

There are lots of us.  Everyone claims to know all about Frisco homes for sale, but how to find the right fit for you.  Assess your situation - do you need to sell immediately, for a price higher than your neighbor, and pay no commission.  Just like the date, decide what characteristics are most important to you and find the match that you believe can deliver.  Otherwise you will forever regret your choice.

Staging

There are lots of Plano homes for sale.  Roll up your sleeves and make sure you go through the staging list.  Paint the walls, consider replacing the carpet, clean out those closets, empty the cabinets, and clean, clean, clean.   If you don't have sophisticated, understated earth-tones, then get them.  It doesn't matter if that isn't who you are, they aren't buying your house, they are buying their next house and you need to remove the possibility they say - "not my style".   If you want a better price, don't make them see past the carpet allowance.

Curb Appeal

First impressions are key. Park your car around front, walk to your front door and take off the rose-colored glasses.   So many times people tell me, "let's not even bother going in".    Drive the neighborhoods around you as this is where those comps are drawn from.  Will they remember your house with the manicured lawn and well designed flower beds.  Remember the pre-emergent this year and if you can't then splurge for the professionals.  Use the edger, replace the cracked windows, wash the sidewalk, sweep the stoop.  If they can't get past the walk those new carpets will be wasted.

The economy needs a bit of a boost and the stimulus package is there to be taken advantage of.  Hard work and a bit of luck should get you on to your new place.

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