In today’s rapidly changing economy, many homeowners wonder or worry about selling their home for the best price, and terms in the shortest period of time.

Here are 9 helpful hints if you are considering selling your home:

Be realistic, and price your home right by using market comparisons.

1. Know your true bottom line for both price and time.
2. As the market shifts, be prepared to evaluate your price.
3. Advertising your property with yard signs, local MLS and newspapers.
4. Get rid of the clutter! It makes your house appear smaller.
5. Clean your walls, floors, baseboards, stove and refrigerator. Buyers will know your house is well cared for.
6. Clean up outdoors! Remove tools, toys and be sure lawn and shrubs are neatly trimmed.
7. Have the carpets cleaned to eliminate odors, smoke, and pet smells.
8. Make minor repairs such as leaky faucets, sticky doors, etc.
9. Be sure to ask for a Merchandising Review before listing your property.

For Your Free Merchandising Review Call me at 515/577-2412.

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3 Great Websites

• www.iowamortgagehelp.com – If you need help and have questions about your mortgage in Iowa, this is the site to see.  Great resource if you are behind on payments and want to stay in your home.
• www.HousingMarketFacts.com – A place where you can get the facts about the current housing market.  Provided by the National Association of Realtors.
• www.FederalHousingTaxCredit.com- A resource to answer questions about the $7500 First Time Homebuyer tax credit.

Virginia Gruver  515/577-2412 or www.virginia@realestateconcepts.net