| We have all heard the real estate principle Location, | | | | and bid accordingly. (Which is usually not at all!) |
| Location, Location. But what if your budget didn't afford | | | | - fresh smelling - Fresh and clean spells inviting in most |
| you the luxury of all the space, bells and whistles you | | | | buyer's books. |
| wanted in a perfect location? A busy corner, a noisy | | | | 3. Noise Busters |
| road, power lines along the property border... it | | | | - music - an outdoor stereo system is not only a |
| happens. | | | | nice-to-have feature, it's a great way to temper road |
| If the home you're trying to sell is in a less than perfect | | | | noise |
| location, it will likely take longer to sell than comparable | | | | - table-top fountains - the same with fountains, both |
| homes that are better situated. There are ways to | | | | in-ground and on a table top. The soft trickling of water |
| temper a "bad" location so that your home can | | | | not only soothes the spirit but also blocks out much |
| appreciate appropriately and tempt buyers in more | | | | ambient sound |
| ways than just being "cheaper". | | | | - wind chimes - the same as above, really. |
| 1. Invest in landscaping so that you're offering a haven, | | | | Bonus Tip |
| a sanctuary and additional living space. Consider: | | | | Don't forget the additional square footage of a |
| - tall, thick trees | | | | basement. Is yours finished? If not, open, cleared, |
| - a water feature, like a loud fountain | | | | cleaned spaces can often be decorate to replicate or |
| - fencing | | | | at least suggest a rec room, remarkably inexpensively. |
| 2. Make sure the Home's interior sparkles appealingly. | | | | It's worth consideration and goes a long way to |
| - up-to-date & neutral - Each room should look neutral | | | | propping up the value of a home. |
| in terms of colors, style and decor. The more | | | | The real estate principle of location can be tempered |
| up-to-date the interior looks, the more maintained your | | | | by making your home a great value. A place that's fun |
| house appears. | | | | to live in, with lots of bells and whistles other homes in |
| - clean - A clean house is a lot more enticing than a | | | | the price point don't have. Never give up hope, always |
| filthy one. A dirty house is more depressing, it's an | | | | look to add value. |
| offput and costs you money. People see it as wreck | | | | |