The single biggest mistake any seller can make is setting their asking price too high. In today's financial climate, homeowners often find themselves “chasing the market” and turning off potential buyers, if they don’t price the home conservatively.

The exterior of the house itself needs careful attention too. Make sure the windows are clean and examine the siding for moss or dirt and remove if necessary. This can be done with a power-washer and while you're at it, you might as well use it on the driveway, and any decks or balconies.

Preparing to sell your home can sometimes feel like a daunting task. But rather than overwhelming yourself with looking at the job as a whole, it is much more manageable to break it down into bite-size chunks. Here are a few tips, tricks and best practices you can undertake to ensure you are doing everything you can to visit success and become an active partner in the process of selling your home.

We all know that the spring is the best time to put your home on the market. As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, people begin to think about making that move. Families with children anticipate being able to make a move during the summer months, when their children's schools schedules will not be disrupted.

Homes that have beach front access should have that access checked to make sure that any pathways to the water are safe for agents and their clients to walk down, especially if the home is well above the height of the water. Paths should be checked for erosion and stability, while decking and railings should be checked to make sure that they’re structurally sound. 

Many local newspapers offer free listings, as do various websites. Lots of people scour the listings looking for sales, so be sure to mention some of the more interesting items that you will be selling, in order to attract particular buyers. Oh, and don't forget to take your signs down after the sale!

Selling a home, as many of us know, can be a quite a daunting experience. We may have spent many years making a house or condo into our very own home sweet home, but when it comes to selling a property, too much 'personality' can spell disaster.

More people shop for a new home in April, May and June than any other months of the year. If you want to get the most out of the selling season, have your home on the market by the last week in March. But, even if you get a bit later start, you can still have take advantage of these important selling months.

In many areas across the country, home sales lag when the cold dark winter comes to call. But with the warmer temperatures of spring upon us, it is time to put some thought into preparing your home before you prepare to sell it this season.

Once the snow is all melted away, take a look at your yard. If there are any areas that seem to puddle up with moisture or take a really long time to dry out after snow or rain, make note of them. Once the ground is a little dryer you might want to add some extra drainage in this area or plant some wet-loving plants here.