WHAT IF YOU HAVE TO SELL IN THIS DOWN MARKET?

Hi,
We all know that NOW is the time to buy because there are lots of great deals out there. NOW is not the time to sell if you do not have to sell.
But what if you have to sell in this down market? What if you have to move because you or your husband lost your job, you were down-sized(hate this), transferred and your company does not pay for a move?
Well, the old standards still apply. Get rid of all your clutter. Start painting, if you can, buy or rent an air purifier, and paint your ceiling a very light blue. Put a lovely mirror in the master and in the entrance. Why? For the same reason a car dealer wants you to take a test-drive. He wants you to feel how good you look in your new car. Once you do that, you will own it. You want your buyers to look at themselves in their new house.
Shiny floors translate to a shiny clean house. If you plan to replace the carpet, have a sample choice available with a note that says, "Pick You Color".
If you are in a neighborhood with lots of houses for sale, and if you belong to a neighborhood association. Call them up. Have a meeting about what they intend to do for you. Plan a party or event in your great neighborhood. Show off the good points in your neighborhood.
Good luck and a prayer of good things for you!

PREPARE FOR NEW WAVE!

Howdy Friends and Neighbors,
By now, we are all too painfully aware of the poor real estate market. We breath a collective, sigh and say, "This too shall pass."
By now, we are also keenly aware of what sells. So, my advise to you is to prepare for the next coming. No, not THAT next coming, but the next wave of real estate action.
Use this time wisely. Plan your strategy, begin fixing what needs fixing, spruce up, get rid of clutter--taking your time to keep what is really important. (Yes, I still have all my CCR albums)
Take your time, prepare for the next go-round because it will be here, hopefully, sooner rahter than later.