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April 6, 2009, by Jack Thomas in Tips for Sellers

As a real estate agent who has experience in Helena, Montana, I have been the agent for many clients in either selling their home or the purchase of a home. Here, I'll share with you some of the most useful suggestions that will help you sell any house in the Helena, Montana market. After reading this article, you will know how to go about selling your home as fast as possible with a minimum amount of stress.

Staging your home will lead to more success than not staging it. Even if you have not staged a home before, you will find that it does not require any previous experience; you will be able to do it with a minimum amount of effort.

One . Fix-ups. Before showing the house, any repairs needed to the house, floor, appliances and fixtures should be taken care of.

Two. You should probably clean your stuff out. You will need to remove and store anything that doesn't fit the overall look. Reduce clutter to give your home a clean, fresh look.

Third. You should make your home really sparkle. Wipe down the windows daily, steam wash the carpet, and beautify the front yard.

Four. Price is key. Underpricing can cut into your profits, or even end up costing you money. Overpricing is even worse. Many people selling their homes make the mistake of pricing their property too high and out of the market. Many believe that they can take a lower offer if they start out first with a high price. If the price is too high, it will likely scare potential buyers away. Selecting the correct asking price for your home is crucial. Have a local agent prepare a market analysis for you and make sure you understand it so that you can set a realistic price for your home.

If you want a smoother and easier experience with selling your home, then make certain that you are working with an experienced real estate agent. On average, sellers who used an agent received 26% higher price for their home than sellers who sold their homes themselves. This more that makes up for the commission you pay out, and reduces the stress on the homeowner.

It is very difficult to select the right real estate agent. Of course you desire to find an experienced agent in the Helena, Montana area. You will want to find an agent that is trustworthy and knowledgeable about the local market. What you want in an agent is someone who can market your home based on a proven and successful marketing strategy that will get your home sold. Have the agent give you a written copy of their marketing plan and explain the results they have achieved in the past.

On the chance you have yet to find an agent Helena, Montana who can get things done for you; please call me for a consultation that is free for you. I am able to be reached by 406-431-0599 or write to this email address: jack@waldenproperties.net. For further information about sell ing a home in the Helena Montana Real Estate market, please visit my web site at: www.JackThomasRealEstate.com.