Yahoo Homes has a story up looking at the 10 things that could torpedo your home value:
Buyers have the upper hand when purchasing a home in a down market. Sellers need to make the best possible impression to appeal to these picky buyers. When possible, sellers should avoid making changes that will devalue their home or cause buyers to pass on purchasing it.
They go on to list a lack of curb appeal, the overall appearance of the house, outdated kitchens and baths, Pets, DIY Projects gone wrong and more. The whole article is worth a read because you don’t want to cost yourself potential buyers and money when you can take small steps to prevent. On the flip side, along with avoiding those things that will torpedo your value, you can click below to get the 8 secrets for staging your home to sell:
