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Selling A Home: The Best Real Estate Advice

There are many places you can turn to if you want to receive advice on what you should do when buying a home, but what about advice for people trying to sell homes? Home-sellers need advice too, but there are few places giving it out. In this article, we'll go over quite a few great tips that you can use, in order to sell your property.

Little kitchen updates can create big returns with the appeal and value of your home. Upgrade one of your appliances to create a strong focal point and make the kitchen look newer. Other common kitchen upgrades include: installing a large wood block island in the center of the room, and adding hanging storage. It can be expensive to change cabinetry, so you may want to consider fresh paint instead.

Have your real estate agent do a rough estimate of everything that would have to be paid for by you at the time of closing. This is important, because it will show you how low you can drop your price without having to bring your own money to the table. Sometimes, there are costs that a first time seller is not aware of.

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Instead of defining market value as what buyers are paying for similar homes in your zip code, think of it as what buyers are able and willing to pay. When determining selling price, be sure to make allowances for the availability of short sale and foreclosed homes. A house may be worth it, but only if prospective buyers are willing to pay the price.

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If you are interested in installing hardwood floors only do so if you plan on having actual wood installed. While there are laminate floors that appear to be wood, many potential buyers might be turned off by the fact that the floors are not made out of actual wood.

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Making necessary home repairs is the absolute first priority in putting a house on the real estate market. Repairs should be completed before a property is assessed, financing is solicited or agents are hired. A home that has been brought up to its maximum potential before the sale process begins will always fetch a higher price.

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If you have significant experience with the real estate market, consider selling your home FSBO (For Sale By Owner). This is the industry shorthand for selling a property on your own, without the services of a real estate agent. It is not as simple as the alternative, but you can save significant money by avoiding agents' commissions.

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Make sure you open your drapes and let some light in when showing your home. Brightness is a good thing in this situation. Lift the blinds completely while pulling back the drapes or curtains. You should even lift those windows up to let some fresh air into the home along with the natural sunlight.
 

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