101 Cost-Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

I was disappointed to read the (less than enthusiastic) reviews of this book. As a real estate agent, I've taken it out of the library so often that I'm finally going to break down and buy it. There may be some saavy home sellers who have a handle on the information in this book, but it's unusual when they follow through. Making these improvements may seem obvious, but nine times out of ten, sellers don't think about how they are exactly the same things they notice when they become buyers. If Berges repeats himself, it's because his suggestions can't be repeated often enough. Some sellers don't want to bother with his advice, and that's fine, but then it's important to be realistic about pricing. Home selling is like any retail--if the product is shopworn, damaged or has defects, the store takes a markdown. This book is a tool to help all home sellers prepare their property to sell with the maximum amount of showings and the best possible price. It offers sellers accurate information about what they need to do to maximize the sale of their home, and this one has the best, most realistic, most important information that they need. It's my secret weapon when it comes to multiple offers and quick property sales.