1. Do you have enough free time to sell your house?

2. Do you have the resources available to price your house at highest range that will attract buyers?

3. Is your house easily located and are you able to effectively advertise your property?

4. Do you have the time to answer phone calls at all hours and keep your house in top order ready to show to buyers at any time?

5. Do you know how to show your house in its best light?

6. Are you able to negotiate with prospective buyers without giving up your bargaining position?

7. Are you prepared to accept criticism from prospective buyers without showing irritation?

8. Are you familiar with current disclosure laws?

9. Are you able to show prospective buyers comparable properties so that they understand why your home is worth the asking price?

10. Do you have the knowledge required to prepare legally binding contracts and coordinate all the details needed to successfully close the transaction?

If you cannot answer yes to most of these questions it would be to your advantage to list your home with a real estate professional.

Let the Real Estate Professionals of Hamlin & Company, Inc. do the work for you!

10 tips for getting your house ready to sell

1. Thoroughly clean, removing all fingerprints from all windows and doors.

2. Fresh paint interior and or exterior, if needed increases salability.

3. Remove stains from kitchen a bathroom counters, sinks, etc.

4. Replace or repair worn kitchen and bathroom flooring.

5. Clean the carpets.

6. Replace any missing or damaged door and cupboard hardware.

7. Lubricate sticking windows and creaking doors.

8. Repair broken windows, shower doors.

9. Check for and repair any leaking faucets, plumbing leaks or clogs.

10. Repair worn or leaky rain gutters.