What makes a house ugly, anyway?
Although some real eyesores can be found in any community, when it comes to home selling, ugly may simply mean that the house needs new siding, a coat of paint, a multitude of minor repairs, or even some landscaping-what’s known as “curb appeal.” But other things can make a home hard to sell. It may be that your price is too high. How does it compare with other homes in your neighborhood? Consider their condition, size, and appearance. Does your house have similar features: attached or detached garage, finished basement, central air conditioning? Your place had better measure up, to sell for as much as the house next door. On the other hand, you may have made improvements that turned your house into a neighborhood misfit-a lap pool, fireplaces, marble floors—yet led you to price the house out of the market. Location, location, location! No matter what you’re selling, location matters. If the price you’re asking for your home is appropriate, the problem may be your property or your neig
