Before potential buyers tour the home, a seller should take specific steps to help make a strong and positive impression. That will greatly improve the chances of getting a prompt purchase offer at a higher price. Here are some tips from experienced real estate professionals that can enhance success for sellers in any market – including a decidedly lopsided buyer’s market like the one we are experiencing in 2009.
 
·         Pricing Preliminaries
 
Avoid the strategy of setting the original listing price too high and then gradually lowering it if the house doesn’t generate any immediate interest. Precious days and weeks will be lost as buyers look elsewhere, and during the especially favorable springtime real estate shopping season it is critical to avoid wasting time.
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