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You’ve Sold Your Home. Now What?

Now that all the closing papers have been signed and the keys handed over to the new owners, there’re a few things to remember.    

File all paperwork related to your closing in a place that you can easily access later.  You will need documentation of expenses and proceeds when you file your taxes.  Hopefully, you’ve kept all receipts from home improvements.  The IRS allows you to add the cost of improvements to your home’s cost basis during the time you owned the home.  (Consult your accountant for more precise information.)  There could also be tax credits available for upgraded items. 

If you sell but don’t have plans to immediately buy a new home, put your cash into a safe place that will give you a reasonable rate of return.

When you’re ready to buy your next home, visit CurryCompanies.com for the best of listings in the Heart of Georgia.

Selling Your Home Starts with Curb Appeal

If you watch a lot of HGTV, you hear the term “curb appeal” often.  Great curb appeal is crucial when trying to sell your home.  After all, the yard and the front of your home are the first things a prospective buyer will see, and first impressions are very important. You want your property to stand out from the competition – inside and out.

Here are a few simple items from Curry Residential to keep in mind when it comes to increasing the curb appeal of your home.

• Keep lawn mowed and water it as needed to keep it green
• Add fresh mulch to shrubbery and flower beds
• Edge the driveways and walkways
• Keep shrubbery trimmed
• Add a fresh coat of paint to the front door and replace the hardware if needed
• Pressure wash dirty siding
• Make your front porch inviting by adding a pot of fresh colorful flowers
• Keep trash cans, bicycles, and gardening tools stowed away

Great curb appeal may make the difference whether a buyer keeps driving or anxiously steps inside.  See the Curry Companies website for more Tips about selling your home.