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Cut back the overgrowth and invest some time in weeding. Many of these shows have matching websites and some even have their own magazines for sale. Dress neatly and cleanly, be friendly and sincere and kick the rest of the family out of the house during showtime. The outside is just as important as the inside. First off, clean it up. Repair, paint, clean, de-clutter, as necessary and be ruthless!6. Aim for friendly usable space depending on the market you're hoping to attract. If you have carpet that's worn, stained, smelly or a trip hazard, remove it or replace it5.For all the apparent influx of television shows that tell us how to prepare homes for selling, there still seems to be a lot of potential homesellers out there who need practical advice on what to do. Paint any wall that's looking dull. If yours is plain but otherwise in good condition, consider dressing it up with a few potplants appropriately placed and some outdoor furniture [borrow it if you can't afford to buy it]. Viewers may feel uncomfortable having all the extra people hanging around. Repair anything that's broken. If you feel your agent is not doing their job in regard to marketing [is your home listed online, in property guides and displayed in their window?] ask them to step up and do their job properly or go elsewhere. Apart from the technical contractual side of the process, there are a number of jobs you can undertake to improve your chances of selling quickly and at the price you want. Clear it all out!4. Go for neutral tones that will "go" with a wide range of furniture styles and colour preferences. Talk to your real estate agent and ask for advice on what else you can do to improve your home's saleability. You'll learn some great tricks of the trade as well as discovering a whole range of practical ideas you can use in your home. Just remember to be open about style preferences, especially if your styles tend toward the unusual, eclectic or plain old gaudy!. If you're able to, a quick redesign of the garden will work wonders.For tips on how to improve the looks of your home start watching any of the dozens of home improvement shows screening on a television near you. Be positive also about why you're selling. To start with, if you're using a real estate agent ensure they are reputable and will work well with you. Remember to take your "this is my home and it's just the way I like it" hat off and put your "what has this home got to offer me as a buyer" hat on. Talk to a few different agents before deciding on which you'll contract to sell your home2. The technical contractual side is important. At the same time, make sure that any stray smells or left-over food is dealt with promptlyIf your house is taking too long to sell, there's a reason why. Showing your house is an operation in strategy. If you have old-fashioned wallpaper, seriously consider removing or painting over it. If your garden is reminiscent of a war zone, get to work and start rebuilding. If you have cupboard doors missing their handles, replace them all to match.3. Word of mouth is a good way to choose an agent. Gardens can make or break a place. Consider storing gear off-site if necessary. Every nook and cranny, every glass pane and every floor board [or tile or carpet square… you get the picture]. If your choice of paint colour is peculiar to you,.