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Anyone who\u2019s ever sold their home can tell you that it isn\u2019t an easy process \u2014 no matter how hot the housing market is. And unless you plan on selling your house directly to a cash buyer<\/a>, it\u2019s imperative that you make your listing stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Step one: Talk to an expert!<\/h3>\n

Connect with a top agent near you to get an expert opinion on how much your house will sell for and what to fix before listing.<\/p>\n \n

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With so much competition from other sellers, the more creative you get, the better. These 9 creative ways to sell a house can help get eyes on your prize (literally, you can give out prizes!) and may even let you have a little fun throughout the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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