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 Preparing a House For Sale
Preparing a house for sale can mean anything from simple cleanup to extensive remodeling. What a Seller should do in any instance is dependent upon the house, market conditions, competition and the Seller's motivation.

Time and again, people have found that a house that has been 'staged' properly tends to sell faster and for more money than it otherwise might. First impressions are powerful. How many times have you seen a Buyer reject a house based on a 15 second decision because the house appeared neglected, yet the Seller still wanted top dollar.

In this course, we will teach you how to determine what Buyers want so the house sells quickly and for the most money possible at any point in time. You will learn what should be done so the Sellers' return on investment is maximized.

The course is augmented by numerous 'before and after' examples of home improvements of all types.

Table of Contents

  • Unit I - Preparing the House
    • The Basics
    • Interior
    • Exterior
    • Yard
    • Condos and Townhomes
    • To Fix or Not
    • Market Conditions
    • Common Errors
  • Unit II - Reducing Risk
    • Disclosure
    • Cosmetic Improvements
    • Seller disclosures
    • Home Inspection
    • Problem Areas
    • Responsibilities
  • Unit III - Home Improvement Costs


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