• Fixing any home defects before the house goes on the market is a good idea.     
• Brace and strap water heater, the law requires it.
• Install smoke detectors each bedroom and at least one carbon monoxide detector in the house for safety
• Fix all issues regarding safety  

.       2.  A Clean home shows and sells more quickly.    

• Plan to paint
• Have home professionally cleaned
• Have rugs cleaned, if not planning on replacing  
• De-clutter of all personal items
• Staging can set the home for eye-appeal 

           3.  Curb Appeal  

• Good landscaping -  pull weeds, mow lawns, trim all trees and bushes 
• Place pots of colorful flowers on patio or entrance walkway

 What the Buyer's are avoiding are the more serious structural issues like mold and water damage.      The perception of value helps buyers overlook many problems, including a kitchen with poor layout or dated appliances.   

 Today's Buyer's want everything pristine and are looking for "Move-In" condition, even if your home is older, it should invite buyer's to make an offer. 

Aggressively priced houses in good condition continue to sell!