Throw in extras5 of 8When the Foltzes were getting ready to move, they knew that they probably wouldn't be able to take their top-of-the-line gas clothes dryer. "It's not a typical thing in a lot of houses," says Foltz.So they offered to sell the washer/dryer set, as well as a few other items that would be difficult to move, like the two wall-mounted, flat-screen TVs.While the couple hoped these perks would bring a little extra money to the table, it didn't work out that way. But it did sweeten the pot for the buyer, who agreed to buy at full price if the Foltzes included those items.Since taking them would have netted them additional headaches, their "extras" became a good selling point. Related Articles:Remodeling without equityTop 5 home renovationsPrioritizing home repairRemodel or buy new home?Related Links:10 cheap home value fixesSpoil home descriptionOutselling foreclosures8 open house tips advertisement
When the Foltzes were getting ready to move, they knew that they probably wouldn't be able to take their top-of-the-line gas clothes dryer. "It's not a typical thing in a lot of houses," says Foltz.
So they offered to sell the washer/dryer set, as well as a few other items that would be difficult to move, like the two wall-mounted, flat-screen TVs.
While the couple hoped these perks would bring a little extra money to the table, it didn't work out that way. But it did sweeten the pot for the buyer, who agreed to buy at full price if the Foltzes included those items.
Since taking them would have netted them additional headaches, their "extras" became a good selling point.
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