It's a good idea to spruce your home up before putting it
on the market. But, if the cosmetic enhancements disguise property
defects, be sure that you disclose those defects to prospective buyers.
Disclosure laws vary from one state to the next. However, the trend
nationally is toward requiring sellers to disclose material facts
about a property when they sell. A material fact is something that
would affect the buyers' decision to buy, or the price they'd be
willing to pay. Read about
avoiding
real-estate lawsuits.
Find out which repairs and home improvement projects will bring
a positive return on your investment, before you hire a contractor
or spend time on do it yourself fix-up. Use the
Home
Sale Maximizer to help you decide where to spend money to increase
the value of your home and property.
The following articles are some examples of getting your home
ready for sale;
Outside the House
Inside the House