Preparing your home before selling
How to prepare your house before you put it on the market Helpful advice on how to best prepare your property before putting it on the market. Preparing your home for sale requires attention to detail, being thorough, and thinking like a buyer. Many people spend too much time or too much money preparing for a sale. Don’t make this mistake. Here are some low-cost tips to a quicker sale at a higher price. Who wouldn’t want that? When it comes to selling your property, you can't pass up street/curb appeal. It's the first thing buyers notice, especially when they do a drive-by to check out the property before an open home. Tip #1 Landscaping: Landscaping is one of the BIGGEST factors in curb appeal. Prune back unruly shrubs Clear away dead leaves Weed the flower-beds Mow the lawn, and use an edger to tidy up any messy lines Clean paving, driveways, and the outside of your house If appropriate, buy some new soil or mulch, for a fresh-looking garden Work on the things that will have