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7 tips for a home sale in a soft market

7 tips for a home sale in a soft market
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Making a home sale has never been a lot of fun -- but in this economy, it's even worse.

If you've followed the usual chestnuts about boosting curb appeal and staging your living room properly, but still aren't getting any bites, there are other ways to help catch a buyer's eye.

Bankrate.com spoke with real estate agents to get their best tips on how to move a house in the quickest amount of time -- without giving the place away.


 

 

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