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                           Linda Carpenter her with the MRG team at CBSHome Real Estate in Omaha, Nebraska. The other day I had a friend come to me and ask me to help her sell her Mom's house. Her Mom had lived there for 15 years and had never sold a house before. I thought this might be a good time to explain how we get houses ready for the market. I have 4 tips for you today. 

 
 
                        1. Finding That Good Agent: Our team works a lot with referrals so you may find somebody in your community that you know and that you trust or you can ask a friend for a referral. Maybe they just bought or sold and had a really good experience. Another option is to research online. There's a lot of information at your fingertips and we do get a lot of referrals through the internet as well. I do suggest that you interview that agent though. You want to have a good rapport with them, you're going to be working closely with them for the next several weeks, maybe even several months and you want a solid relationship.

                        2. Talking To That Lender: It may seem odd that I'm asking you to talk to a lender when you're just selling your house but if you're planning on purchasing one after the sale of your current home you want to make sure you have all those financial terms laid out and figured out so that you're ready to buy when your home does sell. The last thing you want to do is get a contract on your home and you can't get pre-approved for that next purchase.

                        3. Getting That Home Market Ready: You should be working with your real estate agent to get your home ready for the market. This could include some improvement projects, maybe painting, new carpet, freshening up the landscaping and increasing that curb appeal. You could also work on staging the interior with either a home stager or a your Realtor. You may even consider getting your home pre-inspected by a certified home inspector.

                        4. Strategic Marketing Plan: Again work closely with your Realtor to develop a plan that's unique to you. No 2 homes are the same, no 2 sellers are the same. Make sure that plan fits your needs. That plan should include pricing according to the location of the home, according to the condition of the home and of course looking at comparable sold homes in your neighborhood.
 
 
Thanks again for tuning in today. If you are considering buying a house or selling a property, our group would love the opportunity to help you. Never hesitate to reach out to the agent that has shared this video with you or feel free to email us at 402-680-7000 or email us at info@MRGOmaha.com.