May 22, 2013

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Reporter: News 12 Staff

Angie's List: Tips to sell your home

Selling a home can be a big task for any homeowner. In today's Angie's List report we have tips on how to sell your home quickly.

Details such as home staging, photos and your real estate agent can really impact how much your home sells for and how quickly it sells.

When people are thinking about buying a house they are looking for reasons to rule it out. Simple things like a leaky faucet or bigger issues like a faulty water heater can be a turn-off for buyers.

You also want to work with real estate agent who has online listings.

Angie Hicks says, "When shopping for a realtor you want someone that is going to get your house sold quickly and at the price you are looking for so you want to do your due diligence and ask them questions. How long as their average house been on the market, how close to the original asking price did the house sell, and what is their expertise in your neighborhood."

In years past, open houses were a popular way for would-be buyers to see properties they were considering. But with the rise and convenience of online listings, featuring photo and/or video tours, experts say open houses are just not as necessary.