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There is a lot that goes into selling your home, though this process may be easier than you think. To sell your home effectively, make sure to follow the subsequent steps.
You've probably heard a lot about "staging," "pricing," and "advertising," but do you know what all these terms mean when they pertain to a home sale? The very first thing that you will have to do when you decide to sell your home is to price it effectively. Without proper pricing, your home will never sell ... it's just that simple.
So, how do you go about pricing your home? Start by looking up other homes in your area (thanks to the Internet, this is now easy to do). Find out what similar homes are currently selling for. Then, think about anything extra that your home may include (fireplace, in-ground pool, tennis court ...), and average in the cost of that one extra thing. Then, come up with a price that you are comfortable playing around with (negotiations are a sure bet) before you settle on the final list price. Once you have done this, you are ready to begin preparing your home.
Make sure that your home is clean (hire a cleaning crew if your home is really dirty), uncluttered, and easy to walk through. Remove any personal items from your home, paint any walls that are unusual in color, and do any necessary repairs. If you want to sink any money into remodeling (usually kitchen or bathroom), now is the time to do this work. Then, ask a friend to walk through the home with a critical eye and write down everything that they point out. Also, don't forget to spruce up your front, and back, yard. When all of this has been done, it is time to advertise your home sale.
