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Shanna 29 June 2009 Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas 1,062 views No Comment Print This Post  Email This Post

Selling your home is part work, part creativity and part persistence. But what it isn’t—or at least, what it doesn’t have to be—is difficult. Or expensive, for that matter. In fact, when you sell your home yourself, eliminating costly commissions, you’re already on your way to a less expensive sale. Couple that savvy decision with some of the following low-cost tips for further savings!

1. Eliminate unnecessary clutter, trashing, donating, storing or selling whatever you don’t need.
2. Put away all personal mementos and photos.
3. Clean everything, from top to bottom: floors, walls, surfaces, windows, etc.
4. Vacuum daily.
5. Clear off all counters and flat spaces!
6. Empty all trashcans.
7. Repair what needs fixing!
8. Update in areas where it’s necessary. For low-cost options, check out this Buy Owner Blog article.
9. Don’t install the most expensive carpeting or appliances.
10. Consider replacing towels and bed coverings.
11. Organize all storage spaces thoroughly.
12. Use baskets to hide unsightly items that you use regularly.
13. Paint the walls with neutral colors.
14. Pull back the shades to let natural light flow inside.
15. Add plants to bring the outside in, or opt for low-maintenance silk plants in elegant containers.
16. Turn on all lights!
17. Create focal points in each room, and aim to draw buyers’ eyes towards them.
18. Use furniture strategically to create groupings of sitting areas or nooks.
19. Create inviting smells throughout.
20. Mow the lawn.
21. Power-wash the driveways and sidewalks.
22. Manicure hedges.
23. Plant flowers.
24. Repaint your home’s facade and/or the front door, if necessary.
25. Create a welcoming first impression! Put out a new welcome mat and a wreath on the front door.

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