Pocatello

Congress has extended and expanded the homebuyer tax credit.  The modifications in the column labeled “December 1 – April 30, 2010″ become effective when President Obama signs the bill.  All changes made to the current credit become effective on that date, as well.

SOURCE: National Association of REALTORS(R) Government Affairs Division  *  500 New Jersey Ave., NW  *  Washington DC 20001

If you are faced with the prospect of selling your home in today’s market, there are definitely things that you can do to give yourself the best advantage for getting the most money that a buyer is willing to give you for your home in this market. Unfortunately, the sellers in Pocatello are still competing with foreclosures and short sales keeping private owned homes in the background for most buyers. The last thing you want to do as a seller is put more money into your property to get it sold as you are not likely to get much of a return on that money. However, there are some things that sellers can do to really help their property sell that won’t cost them as much as the positive return that they will get.

First of all, clean your Pocatello property so it shines. Clean the inside until it sparkles and remove all clutter to make your space look as large as it can. Clear all debris from the outside and keep your lawn and landscaping trimmed.

Paint is one of the best things you can do as a seller to improve the looks of your property inside and outside. It is inexpensive and makes the property feel clean. A new paint job definitely uplifts a dreary listing. Also, removing wall paper can be a tremendous plus to helping your property show at its best. Much wall paper is dated and doesn’t do anything to help the property shine. I will say, as much as I love the new colorful paint, unless you are an interior decorator, I would keep the paint colors neutral. Let the new buyers envision what they might want to do with the decor should they decide to become the new owners to your property.

Again, not the best time to be a seller. However, if you can then become a buyer, this sale could be the best one you will ever make.