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Moving is tough for everyone, so consider making the buyer's life easier by contracting a service to mow the yard through the summer. Taking care of the tab for pool cleaning is another type of incentive that you can work back into the price.

And because everyone likes to be catered to, it can also give your house an edge if a buyer is trying to decide between yours and another.


 

 

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