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5 Things to Do Before You Sell |
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Tuesday, 03 April 2007 |
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When the time has come for you to sell your home, consider this list of things to do before that first potential buyer comes through your door!
1. Get estimates from a reliable
repairperson on items that need to be replaced soon, a roof or worn
carpeting, for example. In this way, buyers will have a better sense of
how much these needed repairs will affect their costs.
2. Have a termite inspection to prove to buyers that the property is not infested.
3. Get a pre-sale home inspection so you’ll be able to make repairs before buyers become concerned and cancel a contract.
4. Gather together warranties and guarantees on the furnace, appliances, and other items that will remain with the house.
5. Fill out a disclosure form provided by
your sales associate. Take the time to be sure that you don’t forget
problems, however minor, that might create liability for you after the
sale.
Tips for Holding a Yard Sale
Use a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get rid of items you don’t want to move.
1. Check with your city government to see if you need a permit or license.
2. See if neighbors want to participate and have a “block” sale to attract more visitors.
3. Advertise. Put an ad in free classified
papers, put up signs and balloons at major intersections and in stores
near your home.
4. Price items ahead and attach prices
with removable stickers. Remember, yard sales are supposed to be
bargains, so don’t try to sell anything of significant value this way.
5. Check items before the sale to be sure you haven’t including something you want by mistake.
6. Keep pets away from the sale.
7. Display everything neatly and individually so customers don’t have to dig through boxes.
8. Have an electrical outlet so buyers can test appliances.
9. Have plenty of bags and newspaper for wrapping fragile items.
10. Get enough change, and keep a close eye on your cash.
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