If you want to sell your home quickly, you'll need to be proactive about facing its faults. Overpricing a home is the number one way sellers sabotage their ability to get the most money for their property. So let's discuss how you can take proactive steps before you list. After all, you want to be in the position to command the highest selling price in your neighborhood.

Reality check 1:

Your kitchen and master bedroom need an upgrade

These rooms can make or break a home, so spending cash makes dollars and sense. The key to upgrading is to keep the finishes in line with other homes in the neighborhood. Simple upgrades like faucets, lighting, cabinet pulls, don't cost a lot and may be enough to give the house a fresh look.

Reality check 2:

Your home is cluttered and it's scaring off buyers

A clean and clutter-free house shows buyers that you take care of your home. If confronted by messy, overstuffed closets, they will start to wonder if you've paid attention to other home maintenance.

Reality check 3:

You need to keep up with the Joneses

Pay attention to the trends in your neighborhood. If most homes have a "bonus space" that your home is lacking, consider finishing a portion of your basement.

Reality check 4:

Your home has problem areas

Replacing worn and outdated flooring can take a home from zero to hero very quickly. The same is true for wallpaper: old and tired wallpaper delivers a negative visual punch and it's a pain to remove. The more tidy and well kept the property, the more justified you can feel in the asking price.

So when looking to sell or buy the Best in Taos or Angel Fire Real Estate check with the ladies at New Mexico Mountain Properties. Are you looking for the perfect home in Angel Fire or Taos,maybe a condo in Taos, close to the plaza or a home or condo close to the slopes in Angel Fire we are the ladies to call on. Do you want to lessen your imprint on the world buy an Earthship designed for green living. Maybe you want the perfect Taos get away to fuel your artistic side call us at (575) 758-5852.

Perhaps you are wanting to build your dream home we have lots and larger parcels to choose from in Taos and Angel Fire. Does lakeside living appeal to you? We have many lakeside lots available in Angel Fire's private community of Hidden Lake.Do you prefer views of the Angel Fire Resort Ski Slope, check out the lots for sale in Taos Pines Ranch.If buying or selling Angel Fire property call us at (575) 377-2626.

We are dedicated to bringing you the Best in Real Estate in the Enchanted Circle. To speak directly to a broker call Paula at (575) 770-3306. We are here to welcome you to our growing community....the mountains are calling...!!

Information Obtained from Trulia