Use the links below for details on preparing your property for sale by owner:

Tips for the outside

• Tips to spruce up the outside: You get only one chance to make a first impression so don't ignore curb appeal. More on this topic...
• Tips for the inside: A few inexpensive touch-ups can work wonders in making a house attractive to buyers. More on this topic...

Tips for the Inside	A little paint, a big help

• Adding Value to the home before selling: Think twice before finishing a basement or adding a deck to the house you plan to sell. To get maximum price some homes might need new kitchen cabinets or even an extra bathroom, but not all improvements pay for themselves. More on this topic...
• Check list for selling your home: Twenty eight "things to do" between setting your price and collecting your cash after the sale. More on this topic...
• Home Warranty: insurance to entice buyers. More on this topic...
• Home Inspection: Problems identified by your inspector can often be repaired at a lower cost than after they are pointed out by the Buyer's inspector. More on this topic...
• Consider hiring a real estate lawyer: At $400 - $750 a lawyer's advice can be a bargain when you're acting as your own real estate agent. Even $800 is a bargain compared to the $8,000 or more in real estate commissions for the typical home. More on this topic...
• Interview at least one real estate agent: Yes. ..you can sell your own home, but some agents know a lot about prices and selling conditions in your neighborhood. You have nothing to lose. More on this topic...
• Consider a homeowner's report to check for liens against the property. Old or dormant liens are best cleared up before entering into a sales contract. For under $20.00 these reports also include an analysis of your school system - an effective tool to help sell the property. Lienfax offers a downloadable report for $14.95.