Still More Selling Tips

#9. Deck it Out. Sand and refinish the deck, or power wash the patio. Remove dated patio covers. Don't forget that this is the first view buyers get of the back yard.
#10. Have Them at "Hello." Statistically, you have only ten seconds to make a first impression. Walk into your house, and pretend to be a buyer...be objective.
#11. Fire Up the Fireplace.Make this the focal point of the room, and never block it with furniture. Research shows that a fireplace is fourth on a buyer's list of "wants."
#12. Furnish for Selling.Pulling furniture away from walls creates the illusion of more space. Choose pieces that reflect the room's size...big furniture for a large open space, small furniture for a smaller room.
#13. The Money's in the Details.The extra touches, like crown molding, move your house above the pack.