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New year, fresh start? If you’re thinking of moving, or waiting to make a big move in the new year, selling your home is the first step. So, how can you make your goals a reality? Here are some simple tips to make your home sell.

1. Price it right: The first step to selling a property is setting it at the right price. Prices should be set against the prices similar properties are selling for – not what they’re being listed for. In a buyers market, a competitively priced house will sell long before one going for more than the market will bear. There are people who want to buy, but they want to buy at the right price.
2. Fix it up: Nobody wants to buy a property with a huge to-do list built right in. Even small repairs can put off buyers, so get a critical friend to come and help you see what touch ups and repairs need to be done.
3. Make it look great: This is just common sense – tidy, remove clutter and clean the crap out of your home. Stage your furniture to show off your home’s best assets – you’ll impress buyers and show off the best assets of your home.
4. Offer incentives: Adding too many premiums can make sellers look desperate; however incentives like help with closing costs can encourage buyers. If you want to make your realtor work for you, offering a bonus on the commission for a speedy sale can work wonders.
5. Be prepared and be flexible: Have a plan in place – know ahead of time what price cuts you’re willing to agree to, and what you won’t. When you plan ahead, you’ll be able to move quickly on the offers you receive.

Thanks for reading the Realestock blog in 2010. We’ll be back in the first week of 2011 with even more great tips, tricks and industry advice!

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