| When you have decided to sell your own house for | | | | do-it-yourself. |
| whatever reason, obviously you are also in the | | | | Spend the time, money and effort necessary to |
| market for a new home. | | | | make all the itemized repairs on your list. Your goal is |
| (there is a free ebook: 101 Tips For Selling Your | | | | to improve the cosmetic appeal of your home and |
| House,for you to download, from a link at the | | | | eliminate as much of the negative factors as possible |
| bottom of this page). | | | | even before the potential buyer makes his inspection |
| Whatever your reasons are to sell your home and | | | | of the house. |
| you have made up the decision to go on our own, | | | | Once you have completed all of the repairs, take |
| here are some tips you should follow to make your | | | | another walk through and determine further steps |
| for sale by owner adventure successful! | | | | you can take to enhance the appearance of your |
| Of course, you want to get as much as you can for | | | | home. Trim the bushes and tress in the front and |
| your house when you sell it. Following are some | | | | back yards mow the lawn, give the exterior and |
| guidelines to increase the value of your home and | | | | interiors a fresh coat of paint (preferably in a neutral |
| save yourself from aggravation. | | | | or light color to emphasize roominess). |
| To get your home ready for the market, you need | | | | Most important of all, get rid of the clutter in the |
| to have your home make a good first impression on | | | | attic, the kitchen, the garage and the living room. |
| potential buyers. | | | | Doing so gives the appearance of spaciousness, |
| This means you have to spend time and money in | | | | which is one of the more important considerations of |
| making it look good but do not go overboard and | | | | potential homebuyers. |
| make major improvements. Instead, concentrate on | | | | As soon as your home is ready for the market, this |
| the little things that will make your house more | | | | is the perfect time to list it as for sale by owner. |
| appealing to potential buyers. | | | | As much as possible, get it listed on the internet |
| Set a day for inspecting your house, I mean a really | | | | because according a survey of the National |
| thorough inspection: outside and in, from top to | | | | Association of Realtors,approximately 24 percent of |
| bottom. | | | | for sale by owner homes use the Internet as a |
| Make sure you have a pad of paper and a pen during | | | | medium of advertisement whereas a whopping 74 |
| your inspection and dutifully write down items that | | | | percent of homebuyers use the Internet when they |
| need your attention. Be observant when you make | | | | search homes to buy! |
| your inspection and pay attention to details. | | | | It is therefore to your advantage to list your |
| Check all windows, switches, electrical outlets, | | | | property with an Internet source that offers both |
| plumbing fixtures, door handles; be on the lookout for | | | | for sale by owner and Multiple Listing Services. |
| chipping paint, water marks, roof leaks, broken light | | | | Taking the necessary steps to prepare and market |
| bulbs. Make sure your list is as complete as it can be. | | | | your home ensures that you get the benefits of a |
| Categorize your list into the various types of repairs | | | | higher price, a smoother transaction and on your way |
| necessary like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, | | | | to your new home or adventure in life! |