For those of you who are still trying to sell your Colorado Springs house, did you ever imagine that selling your home would become an art form?  Even in the Pikes Peak region, which is considered one of the best places to live in America by many national media outlets, has suffered its fair share in the housing slump.  But even with the recovery starting to take hold, homeowners whose houses have been on the market for months still need some help.  That’s why last week I introduced part one of this two-part series, “Tips for Selling Your Colorado Springs House”. 

1. Is your home environmentally friendly?  Maybe its time to invest in some solar panels or a wind turbine and turn your home into one of the few “green” houses in the area.  For Prius-driving homebuyers, yours will definitely stand out. 
2. Does your home have curb appeal?  One of the oldest tips for selling your Colorado Springs house is to spruce up the exterior.  Make sure the hedges are trimmed; the gutter is cleaned, and try to see your home’s entryway through the eyes of a buyer.  Maybe a new door is needed, or some new plants on the walkway?
3. Be sure to negotiate with your broker for a lower fee.  Brokers are desperate for business these days, so you may be able to press for an reduction in fees to 3% or even 2”.
4. Don’t scrimp on ambience; hire a professional “stager”.  Stagers are paid to make your home look like a showplace with very little budget.  They move pictures, lights, furniture and artwork around and declutter your space so it shows better to potential buyers.
5. If your home requires major work, get it done.  Not only will this help your home sell quickly and at a better price, you are likely to get your investment back in the sale of the house.