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Bust the rust, mulch the beds and paint the front door to bring buyers inside. You know the basic curb appeal storyline: If potential buyers don’t like what they see from the street, they might never get inside the front door. You might have done the same at some point yourself when shopping for...
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Try to think of your home's appearance as a form of advertising. You’re ready to put your house on the market. Inside, it is beautifully decorated and sparkling clean. That bit of peeling paint on the porch and the bald spots in the garden won’t bother prospective purchasers, right? Maybe...
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Think about how easy it will be to sell a home, before you buy it Buying into a good neighborhood is the best way to ensure that a home is likely to retain its value. But besides location, there are the other factors that make a home more likely to be easy to sell in the future. Curb appeal Look for...
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When you're selling your home, remember that attractive homes command higher prices. Good condition adds value to any home. It’s often said that location is the most important factor in the value of a home. But the condition of the home is important as well. Homes that are solidly built, well...
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Here are some common mistakes to avoid. It looks so easy on TV: Investor buys run-down house, fixes it up and sells it for a huge profit, a process commonly known as “flipping.” But actually making money flipping houses is no easy business. It can be lucrative if you know what you’re...
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When buying a home, you should consider whether it has features that may boost its future resale value. Understanding what features add the most value to a home can help in your home buying decision. Curb appeal Home value begins on the outside. What initially attracts a potential buyer is curb appeal...
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Creating warmth and an inviting feel can get results. When you’re selling a home in the winter, fewer buyers are in the market and homes do not show as well when the grass is brown and the trees are bare. Luckily, there are things you can do to increase your chances of making a sale. Curb appeal...
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Before you buy, think about how appealing your new home will be when it's time for you to sell. The most important features that help sell a home are the three you hear about all the time: location, location, location. But beyond neighborhood, there are a number of factors that influence resale value...
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How to avoid common mistakes, like 'circling the wagons' Home staging has hit the big time, with multiple television shows chronicling homeowners’ attempts to make their homes more attractive to potential buyers. But what if you want to stage your own home without the benefit of an attractive...
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The first step in home selling is to get your house ready for market. The home selling process can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve broken it down into six easy steps. This article describes the first step: Getting your home ready to sell. The more preparation you do beforehand...