If you were selling a car, wouldn’t you wash it before you presented it to people? The same is true about houses; you need to make it appear as good as it can in order to get the best price for it. This will lead to a smoother sale, and more bankable outcomes. There are various other things to consider as well, such as; 1. Selecting a broker: Just because a person is a Flower Mound REALTOR®, like Jeff Brand & Associates, doesn’t mean they know all about Flower Mound. You should speak to a couple of different real estate firms, and ask some very proper questions before you sign up with one. Questions like how specifically they plan to sell your house. Just plant a sign in the front yard? Will they run a comparative analysis of what the neighborhood is going for? They should also be able to help you present your home, so it will look its best. Don’t take the first offer that comes along, and make sure their fees and commission structures are things that you agree with. 2. Decide what you want to invest in repairs? There are basically 2 kinds of houses on the market today. Move-in ready; and fixer-uppers. Unless you are marketing a fixer-upper, you need to make your house appear free of any repair work that will need to be address anytime within the first year. By talking about any big-ticket repairs, you could be able to find a common ground with the new buyer. 3. Remove anything installed, that you don’t want to leave. Fixtures such as a chandelier and appliances that will be moving with you, should either be taken out or have a note on them saying ‘does not convey-’to inform the buyer that these things will not be remaining with the house. It is far better to make that understood from the beginning, rather than allowing the buyers to imagine so up until the time of settlement. 4. STAGE you home. This is a term used to make a house more objective, so the buyers can visualize themselves in there, and not be put off by all of your own items. By getting rid of all your personal touches, you will make your home more attractive, to more buyers. 5. CLEAN! It is amazing how many people just ‘get ready’ before a buyer arrives to see their home. If you are going to contend in a real market, you must present your house from top to bottom. This also means getting rid of as much clutter as possible to make the house feel larger. Prospective buyers will also look in closets, so make sure you do this part right. If you follow your realtor’s suggestions, you will find yourself not only obtaining a contract, but having to choose between more than one.