Spruce up the outside! Clean out the garage and basement and remove inside clutter. For sale by owner home sellers get only one chance to make a "first impression" so do the inexpensive, cosmetic things that make a big difference with Buyers.
Use the links below for details on preparing your property for sale by owner:
Adding Value to the home before selling: Think twice before finishing a basement or adding a deck to the house you plan to sell. To get maximum price some homes might need new kitchen cabinets or even an extra bathroom, but not all improvements pay for themselves. More on this topic...
Home Inspection: Problems identified by your inspector can often be repaired at a lower cost than after they are pointed out by the Buyer's inspector. More on this topic...
Consider hiring a real estate lawyer: At $400 - $750 a lawyer's advice can be a bargain when you're acting as your own real estate agent. Even $800 is a bargain compared to the $8,000 or more in real estate commissions for the typical home. More on this topic...
Consider a homeowner's report to check for liens against the property. Old or dormant liens are best cleared up before entering into a sales contract. For under $20.00 these reports also include an analysis of your school system - an effective tool to help sell the property. Lienfax offers a downloadable report for $14.95.
Contract Package $14.20
Real estate forms and contracts to sell or buy a home in your state. All forms are available in Microsoft Word format for Windows. Most state forms are also available for the Apple Mac, and in PDF format for the free Acrobat Reader.
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