Stage Managers
Your home is very likely the most important asset you’ll ever own and so the selling of it is
incredibly important for all kinds of reasons. There are now professionals who specialize in
“staging a home” and making it re...
Personal Property
There are some priceless personal possessions that you know for sure will be going with you
when you move. It’s a good idea to remove them from the premises before ever showing
your home to a potential buyer. If a buyer n...
Nooks and Crannies
Know this – buyers are going to look in every nook and cranny in your house. Every closet,
drawer and cabinet, and the basement and garage too! So it’s important to make sure that
those areas are also clean and well-or...
Less is More
When it comes to preparing your house for a showing, as far as furniture is concerned, less
is more. A good rule of thumb is to only have enough furniture in each room to define the
room’s purpose. By eliminating all unessenti...
Repair & Replace
Now is the perfect time to go through your entire house and do all those things you’ve been
neglecting. Patch any holes or cracks; grease any squeaky hinges; unclog all slow drains; and
replace any burned out light bul...
It’s Not You, It’s Them
No doubt your home is filled with warm and loving memories for you, and that’s as it should
be. But when it comes to selling your home, the buyer has to be able to see themselves
in your home. And the best way t...
You only get one chance to make a first impression! And the first impression that buyers will
have of your home is their view from the street when they pull up in front. So make sure that
your home has great curb appeal! Mow your lawn, clean ...
In order to sell you home for the most money, you must not forget that our homes are filled with all kinds of nick-knacks and photos that are
important and significant in our daily lives. But when it comes to selling your home, it�...
Sparkling Clean
In order to sell you home for the most money, everything in your house must be clean! Sparkling clean! A clean environment is so much
more inviting to a prospective buyer and conveys the message that you’ve taken great car...
How to sort out the taxes when you sell your house. By Liz Weston
Dear Liz: I am trying to understand the capital gains tax exemption as it applies to the sale of a house. If I have no mortgage and I sell my house before I have li...