1. The Price Is Right: Everyone knows the bottom line is money, so why not make sure your listing is competitively priced and ready to sell. Overpricing a listing for any reason is a disaster waiting to happen.

2. If It Looks Good, Sell It: Presentation is key! Make sure the home you are listing has appeal. Different things appeal to different buyers, so your 'up-selling' on the large back yard might not appeal to some.

3. Advertise The Simple: Don't oversell your newspaper ads. Keep it simple to get the phone to ring. Putting descriptive text costs more and can push away prospects. EXAMPLE: 4BR/3BA 2400SQFT $430,000.00 CALL FOR EXCLUSIVE SHOWING 555-555-1234

4. Return Every Call Promptly: It sounds simple, but not all agents return calls, and when it comes to selling your client's home, you should do everything you can to get it sold.

5. The Internet Is Your Friend: Use social networking sites and free internet posting sites to sell your listings. Not every homebuyer reads the newspaper or picks up a Homes book at the supermarket.

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