Home Maintenance 101: 7 Things Every Home Owner Should Know

Here are some easy around the house fixes you might find helpful!

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10 ways to turn off a homebuyer - From Bankrate.com

One of the first steps in selling your home successfully is learning to view it from the prospective homebuyer's point of view.  From the "don'ts" perspective, here's a good list of 10 ways to turn off a homebuyer from Bankrate.com, a great source of banking and mortgage information.

How to Display Artwork

Artwork makes a huge difference in the appearance of a room; otherwise, why would you display it in the first place? But whether it makes a positive difference or not is another matter. A staging professional can provide excellent advice on how to enhance a room with artwork without over-personalizing, the bane of the home seller and their Realtor! More info here: Architecture Coach: REALTOR® Magazine - David

Overcoming Clutter - A Good Choice to Make!

One of the biggest problems that must be addressed when preparing your home for sale is clutter. Those treasures scattered around your home represent distractions and potential turn-offs to possible buyers, who have a tendency to remember cluttered homes for their clutter, not their true merits.

This is not unlike homes that have been over-personalized, and are remembered for their orange shag carpet, polka dot window coverings, or strange furnishings. Sorry, but the sad truth is that

Preparing for a Quick Sale - from WSJ.com

Sometimes it's the simplest, most common wisdom that is best.  This is an EXCELLENT article on preparing and pricing your home for a timely and successful sale!  Sorry, the personalization must go.  Selling is about appealing to the BUYER! - David