Here are a few simple rules to follow to help your house sell quickly and for the best pice.

1. Make the first impression a good one. The yard and the outside of your house are the first thing a prospective buyer sees. Make sure they are at their best. Mow the lawn, trim the shrubs, rake the rocks,, and sweep the walks.

2. Maintain the “homey” look. Your home should look lived in-with draperies, rugs and decorative touches.Remember lived in is not cluttered.

3. A clean house is a marketable house. It’s natural for customers to look in closets, cabinets, and corners in your house. Keep those areas clean and clutter free.

4. A little paint goes a long way. Depending on the condition of your house, you may consider partial or complete painting of the exterior. If painting helps promote a quick sale at a higher price then it’s definitely money well spent.

5. Pretend it’s summer. Seasonal areas like patios and porches will also attract attention of buyers, so it is important to show them at there best. Dress them up like they are used everyday.

6. Keep the noise down. TV’s, radios, and stereos can be very distracting to prospective buyers.Silence is GOLDEN.

7. A clean bright kitchen will warm a buyer up. Clean the walls, put away the dishes, and wax the floor. For added warmth, add colorful towels or curtains.

8. Clean up closets for the spacious look. An important feature is the number and size of storage.One way of to give the look of spaciousness is to remove out of season clothing and keep the rest neat and organized.

9. People and pets can get in the way. While visitors are in your house it is best to keep prospective buyers focused on the house.

10. Be friendly- but let the agent be the guide. Let the professionalsell your house. If you are there when visitors arrive greet them-then excuse yourself. Buyers are more at ease questioning the agent rather then the owner.

Alittle preperation before the first prospect arrives will sell your house faster and for a higher price. And, remember the quicker you sell, the sooner you will be in your next home… and the more money you will have to enjoy your new lifestyle1