You want your home to sell, of course, for the highest possible price, and in the shortest amount of time. Here are a few good tips for making sure that happens, long BEFORE potential buyers visit your home.

First, make sure that your home's curb appeal is at least as good, and preferably better than the other homes that are for sale in your area. Buyers often drive around in the neighborhoods they're interested in, and if they see a home that looks great from the street, they'll generally follow up with a phone call or visit. Make sure your home is one of those that catches home buyers's eyes from the street.

If your home needs paint, carpet, a new roof, or any other relatively major repairs, do them BEFORE any buyers visit your house. Just telling people you intend to repair or replace something does no real good. They only see the old situation. Home buyers don't visualize the new one, nor should they have to. Do the work before anyone comes to see your home.

Make sure you have all the information about your home that a potential buyer might want. That's where a nicely printed, attractive flyer can prove invaluable. It covers all the pertinent information about the home itself and the financial details. Buyers can take the flyer home and use it to make their decision, even when you're not around to answer their questions in person. Remember, buyers, especially first-timers, often need some help when it comes to buying homes. Provide them with all the help they need to make the purchase. Seek help from a mortgage broker with making a financial flyer that gives the buyers details like suggested down payment and monthly payments.

Taking care of these details well before any buyer visits your home can sell your home more quickly and for a higher price.

Copyright 2006 Jeanette J. Fisher