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T H E P R I C E I S R I G H T

Once you know the value of yourhome you should consider loweringyour asking price by 15 to 20 percentof the value. You are likely to receive numerousbids over the price that you ask. While this is one of the beststrategies to sell your home, mostsellers avoid it because they thinkit’s too risky. If you are determined to sell yourhome as quickly as possible, though,it’s definitely a strategy you shouldconsider.

E M P T Y Y O U R C L O S E T S

Every buyer is looking for a housewith ample storage space. You can give them what they wantby eliminating clutter in yourclosets. Put what you don’t need in storageand organize everything else. Most buyers will explore yourclosets, so it’s important that youkeep them tidy.

L E T T H E R E B E L I G H T

The amount of light in your homecan be the tipping point for somebuyers. One thing is certain, though, if yourhome doesn’t have good light youwill find it more difficult to sell. If you have heavy drapes hangingup, take them down. Clean everywindow. Make sure the light bulbsyou use are high wattage and cleanor buy new lampshades. You should do everything in yourpower to make your home brightand inviting.

F I N D T H E R I G H T A G E N T

Take your time when searching for areal estate agent. If you don’t jive with your real estateagent, then the selling process willcause more headaches than itshould. In today’s market, it’s important thatyou find a real estate agent who iscomfortable with technology. A real estate agent who usestechnology has more tools at his orher disposal to get your home sold.

HIDE THE DOG AND CAT

Animal lovers should keep in mindthat some buyers don’t share theirlove. The truth is that some buyers willthink your house is unclean if theysee a food bowl or smell the cat’slitter box. When you have an open house sendyour pets to a friend’s house or a pethotel. Clean up any sign that pets live inyour home (pet toys, pet hair, etc.),and you won’t turn off potentialbuyers who don’t like four-leggedfriends.