Selling a home is a stressful event, especially when a real estate boom goes bust. Here are ten tips to help you take the stress out of selling your home in a tough market.1. Do your Realtor homework. In a lousy real estate market, you want the best help you can get to sell your home. Prepare a list of questions, and take your time interviewing a Realtor (or real estate professional). Comparison shop. No one’s rushing to buy homes this year, so don’t be in a rush to choose a Realtor.2. Get ready. Many Realtors agree it takes 30 days to ready a house before the “For Sale” signs goes up, because those first impressions often will prove the most important factor in whether a “looker” eventually becomes a “buyer.” Make the investment in external repairs that can mean the difference between a quick “No” and extra time spent examining your house. This is the time to paint, patch and repair what buyers will see first. Buyers are more forgiving in a strong real estate market, not in a weak market.3. Consult the owners of homes that successfully sell. What buyers consider valuable can vary from region to region. […]

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