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TexasBushwhacker

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23. Yeah, it's one thing to look at the comps

Thu Nov 1, 2018, 05:04 PM

Nov 2018

and see what other properties in the area sold for in the last 6 months and what the current properties are listed for, but someone really need to check out the properties in person to see how they compare to yours. FYI, little things like pressure washing the home and fence can be done yourself (or costs little money) and can make it look as fresh as a new paint job. Since it hasn't been lived in for a while, make sure it's aired out and doesn't smell musty. Unless, it's a pricey property, don't bother staging it with furniture. Keep utilities on so that people can run faucets, furnaces, etc. Be sure ALL mail delivery is stopped so you don't have junk mail piling up in the mailbox.

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Working on selling a house [View all] Marthe48 Oct 2018 OP

Good luck! elleng Oct 2018 #1

My husband passed away in June. I don't have a mortgage so I'm in no hurry to sell AJT Oct 2018 #2

Sorry to hear your sad news Marthe48 Oct 2018 #10

As a woman alone, you have to think about your safety here. dawg day Oct 2018 #3

Good advice! Luciferous Oct 2018 #7

Thank you for reminding me. Marthe48 Oct 2018 #11

Sounds cool. What state are you in? Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2018 #26

Worth a realtor just for the contracts and paperwork MiniMe Oct 2018 #4

I know a couple of people Marthe48 Oct 2018 #12

You can also do FSBO on Zillow if you haven't tried it. dameatball Oct 2018 #5

Thanks! Someone wondered if I would try that. Marthe48 Oct 2018 #13

First rule is safeinOhio Oct 2018 #6

+100 Duppers Oct 2018 #9

I will certainly do that. TY Marthe48 Oct 2018 #14

I agree w/ this, but... MissMillie Nov 2018 #18

Anyone with the internet has access to what properties have sold in your area Merlot Nov 2018 #29

Sold 2 homes by myself. Duppers Oct 2018 #8

I wish we had done what we planned. Marthe48 Oct 2018 #15

Tell ya what we did Corgigal Oct 2018 #16

Well done! Marthe48 Nov 2018 #19

Be bold my dear, Corgigal Nov 2018 #24

The good thing with having a realtor Izzy Blue Nov 2018 #17

Thank you Marthe48 Nov 2018 #20

Only accept offers from someone with a pre-approval in hand. Merlot Nov 2018 #30

I've done it both ways. IMHO, using a realtor is well worth the 6% commission TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #21

Nice! Marthe48 Nov 2018 #22

Yeah, it's one thing to look at the comps TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #23

We've been keeping it up Marthe48 Nov 2018 #25

One friend told me to make cinnamon toast or cookies before a showing or open house. haele Nov 2018 #33

Good point about the smell. Merlot Nov 2018 #31

(Don't forget the recently baked brownies smell when people come over!) fierywoman Nov 2018 #27

Be sure to make a counter you can live with to the offer you have. brush Nov 2018 #28

I told the one person my bottom price Marthe48 Nov 2018 #32