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Poor curb appeal
Buyers won't even go inside if the outside of the house looks unappealing. So clean up your front yard by tidying plants and pulling up weeds. Make sure the outside of your home looks well cared-for by painting the trim, mowing the lawn and placing attractive potted plants by the door.
Unpleasant odors
You may not even notice bad odors, but buyers surely will. Smoking and pets are the prime causes, so smoke outside while you are selling your house and consider what to do with your animals. Allow the house to air out thoroughly before viewings - don't just try to mask the odor with another scent.
Loud and scary pets
Apart from the odor of some animals, a big dog or noisy bird can be off-putting to some buyers. So keep your dog away when you have viewings so your potential buyers aren't distracted or, worse, scared.
Signs of damp
Problems with damp are a big turn-off to many buyers. Make sure your basement doesn't smell damp and there are no signs of damp on the walls. It's much better to fix problems now than wait until buyers point them out to you.
Dirt and grime
Although dirt is usually only cosmetic, it deters buyers, who will start to think the house isn't well cared for. So make sure your kitchen and bathroom, in particular, are clean.
Bad décor
Although your home's décor shouldn't matter, to many buyers it does. That's because many want a house they can move into right away. So replace any tired or out-of-date carpets or wallpapers with a more neutral, modern scheme.
Wrong price
If your house it too expensive compared to similar properties on the market, you'll turn away viewers. So take your agent's advice when it comes to setting a price for your home.
Thought this information was helpful email me at familysupportteam@gmail.com for a copy of my Free monthly Newsletter.
Kerina Shortte
Realtor
Providing Affordable Housing For Families
Killeen/ Ft Hood Texas
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If you are buying a house at Fort Hood or even looking at houses for rent at Fort Hood, you may need some furniture fairly quickly. I'm hearing that many of you are landing here with only a few days to set up your house before you head out to Ft. Polk or National Training Center at Fort Irwin and you've got to find a rental or get a house under contract before you hit the road for training prior to deployment.
If you are in a hurry when you arrive, here are five places to shop for furniture. Remember, if you pay cash, ask for a discount, and don't be afraid to try to negotiate with the stores. It's sort of like real estate.. if you don't ask for something in negotiations, you give up your chance for a better deal!
FORT HOOD FURNITURE STORES
Lacks Furniture
1001 S Fort Hood St
Killeen, Texas
Patriot Furniture
2301 Imperial Dr
Killeen, Texas
Ashley Furniture
1101 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, Texas
Big Lots
800 S Fort Hood St
Killeen, Texas
Furniture Row
825 W Centraltexas Expy
Harker Heights, TX
This list is provided to you as a convenience only. Neither Mary Ann Daniell, Realtor nor Coldwell Banker United, Realtors is endorsing or recommending you do business with any of these merchants.
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