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Preparing your House for Sale

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So you're going to sell your home and, of course, you want to get the best possible price. You'll want to start by making a list of needed projects and involving a real estate agent.

Getting started: Your first step in preparing your home for sale is to create an overall list of things to do. This consumer guide can help, but you would also do well to consult with an experienced real estate agent who regularly handles properties in your neighborhood. If you are still trying to decide which real estate agent to list your home with, creating a things-to-do list is a good get-to-know-you exercise that will tell you a great deal about a real estate agent's experience and how comfortable you are working with him or her.

(Preparing a list will also help should you decide to sell your home on your own, since you will still need to fix up prior to putting it on the market.)

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Involving a real estate agent: Involving the real estate agent as you make your list is important for two reasons. First, an agent experienced in working with homes in your neighborhood is the most qualified person to tell you how your home will be perceived by potential buyers who shop in your market. For instance, an experienced real estate agent can tell you whether the kitchen needs painting or needs a new floor or new countertops. Second, a real estate agent is objective and will see your home through the eyes of an outsider, just as potential buyers will. Things that look perfectly fine to you, because you've been looking at them for years and years, may stand out as needing attention in the eyes of an objective observer.

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