I don’t know how much ambiance actually adds. And I’d rather have an A/C in the window than sweat it out!

Our Realtor did a poor job labeling our house on their website too– so make sure you check that. You may even want to take/offer your own pictures.

Know that you can sign a contract with a seller for a new house which is contingent on the sale of your current house. This will prevent you from being stuck with two mortgages. The down side is that this contingency is not attractive to a seller.

Invest in a new coat of paint and new carpet. Check the roof and repair any damage. The more like a model home your house looks, the quicker it will sell.

MIn’s right – don’t exaggerate, but you can use the word “non-conforming” to talk about a bedroom which maybe doesn’t have all four walls, a closet, or an escapable window. In our house, we have only two bedrooms, but we have two non-conforming bedrooms as well.

Don’t underestimate the power of the verbage your Realtor will use to put on MLS. There’s certain “Realtor speak” phrases that, although sound good, will put off anyone who speaks “Realtor speak.” Things like “Needs TLC” will put off anyone not looking for a remodel. Don’t lie on the MLS, but put a description (not bullet points) of the home which highlights its two or three best features. Here’s a funny link with some “Realtor speak” and its translations: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2006/11/04/breaking-down-real-estate-adspeak-funny-definitions-for-real-estate-jargon/

AG’s last blog post..The Front Fell Off