Get Your House in Shape
When you're preparing to sell your house, step one is making sure it's presentable. You've probably heard the term "curb appeal." When I was house hunting, there were times we drove up to a house and refused to go in — those homes didn't have it.
What to do? Remove clutter from your home. A house will show better if it's bright (usually white paint), has lights on, and the drapes are wide open. Repaint if your house needs it, trim the hedges, repair broken railings. If there's a musty smell in the basement, take care of it. If you suspect there are issues with radon, termites, or energy efficiency, then get your house inspected and the problems solved before you put it up for sale. Making these home improvements can help you secure a much better sale.
