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GOVERNMENT REAL ESTATE RESOURCES
Try the US Census
Bureau,
FedStats.com, or the
Bureau of
Labor Statistics for useful information. The
HUD web
site is full of resources. Don't forget
Fannie
Mae,
Freddie Mac, or
Ginnie
Mae. Get home buying tips from the
Federal Consumer Information Center.
LOCAL INFO
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Chamber of Commerce or
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Selling Your Home >Preparing For Sale
When preparing to sell your home, it is useful to know how homebuyers respond when they look at a house. Very few people will buy a home because they are attracted by fantastic bathrooms. Buyers do react to bathrooms that are not cared for, however, because they view them as a reflection of the overall condition of the property.
Many buyers know that plumbing repairs potentially represent a major expense. They get nervous about dripping faucets, loose tiles, and running toilets. Your pre-marketing preparations should include making sure that your plumbing is working properly and that any cosmetic damage caused by former leaks has been repaired.
Keep the bathroom spotless while your home is on the market. Remove any traces of mold or mildew and scour away any build-up on the bathtub and basin. Re-caulk around the tub and shower, if necessary. A new shower curtain, bath mat, plush towels and scented soap can help give the buyer one more positive reason for liking your home!
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What are considered the ideal conditions for a buyer's market?
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In a buyer's market, there are more houses for sale than buyers, homes take longer to sell, and sellers may have to cut prices. |
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