1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move. 2. Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address. 3. Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the ... Read More

To find out how much money you’ll net from your house, add up your closing costs and subtract them from the sale price of the house. Closing Costs for Sellers Mortgage payoff and outstanding interest Prorations for real estate taxes Prorations for utility bills, condo dues, ... Read More

Put fresh or silk flowers in principal rooms for a touch of color. Add a new shower curtain, fresh towels, and new guest soaps to every bath. Set out potpourri or fresh baked goods for a homey smell. Set the table with pretty dishes and candles. Buy a fresh doormat with a clever saying. Take ... Read More

Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than anything. Mow your lawn, and be sure toys and yard equipment are put away. Serve cookies, coffee, and soft drinks. It creates a welcoming touch. But be sure the kitchen has been cleaned up; use ... Read More

1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. 2. Get your house market-ready for at least two weeks before you begin showing it. 3. Be flexible about showings. It’s often disruptive to have a house ready to show on the spur of the moment, but the more ... Read More

Get rid of clutter. Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier. Clean out the garage. Wash your windows and screens to let more light into the interior. Keep everything extra clean. ... Read More

Hold a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get rid of items you don’t want to move. 1. Check with your city government to see if you need a permit or license. 2. See if neighbors want to participate and have a “block” sale to attract more visitors. 3. Advertise. Put an ad in free ... Read More

1. Get estimates from a reliable repairperson on items that need to be replaced soon, such as a roof or worn carpeting, for example. In this way, buyers will have a better sense of how much these needed repairs will affect their costs. 2. Have a termite inspection to prove to buyers that the ... Read More

Make your home more appealing for potential buyers with these quick and easy tips. 1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows and cut down on light. 2. Buy a new doormat. 3. Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch. 4. Put new doorknobs on your doors. 5. Put a ... Read More