/*
Tip of the day script
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*/

var today_obj=new Date()
var today_date=today_obj.getDate()

var tips=new Array()
//Configure the below variable to contain the "header" of the tip
var tiptitle=''

//Configure the below array to hold the 31 possible tips of the month
tips[1]='"Houses in move-in condition tend to be inviting to buyers; houses that are like new typically sell the fastest and procure the best price."'
tips[2]='"A home with too much "personality" is harder to sell. Consider painting walls white and removing clutter. This will help the buyer to visualize the home as theirs"'
tips[3]='"Just before each showing, you can make your house more inviting by baking a cinnamon cake, warming some fresh ginger cider on the stove, or adding a drop of vanilla on top of illuminated light bulbs"'
tips[4]='"Make your interior appear more spacious by removing appliances from countertops, and clearing knickknacks off coffee tables and shelves."'
tips[5]='"Before welcoming potential buyers, you can make your home appear warmer, brighter and more spacious by installing higher wattage light bulbs."'
tips[6]='"Turn on the lights at night to create a welcoming environment for prospective buyers."'
tips[7]='"Before each showing, turn on all the lights and open the drapes, this will make the rooms more open and inviting and appear more open."'
tips[8]='"Provide a 12-month home warranty to help prospective buyers feel assured that certain mechanical problems within their first year of ownership will be covered.  "'
tips[9]='"Before each showing, polish the doorknob, doorknocker, and light fixtures; sweep the walkway and steps; make sure the doormat is free of debris."'
tips[10]='"Be reasonable about the price you set. You will always be better off setting a fair market value price than setting your price too high. "'
tips[11]='"It is important not to let your emotions play a role when setting a price for your home.  Buyers will only be concerned with such factors as the home’s size, age and condition."'
tips[12]='"Years of memories and other emotional ties you have to the home will not be important to buyers, therefore they should not be used to determine price."'
tips[13]='"If your home is free of clutter, buyers are likely to find it more appealing.  So before you begin showing your home, it may be best to remove excess furniture and accessories."'
tips[14]='"When your home is on the market, it is best to show it when it is still furnished rather than vacant."'
tips[15]='"Having a Realtor to act as a sounding board allows the buyer to let off a little negative steam and is often a necessary step on the way to getting the home SOLD"'
tips[16]='"Without furniture, buyers may have a hard time getting a feel for the layout, which will make it hard for them to imagine what it will look like furnished."'
tips[17]='"Host an open house that allow several potential buyers to see your home within a short time period."'
tips[18]='"An open house gives buyers the freedom to browse your home and determine if it meets their needs and is priced within their budget"'
tips[19]='"Before each showing, polish the doorknob, doorknocker, and light fixtures; sweep the walkway and steps; make sure the doormat is free of debris."'
tips[20]='"A small investment in time and money can give your home a solid advantage over competing properties"'
tips[21]='"To provide a little incentive to buyers, you may want to offer a 12-month home warranty"'
tips[22]='"Before each showing, remove personal items and family photos from shelves and walls.  Fill in the empty spots with attractive art or decorative pieces."'
tips[23]='"Minor repairs make your house more marketable, allowing you to maximize your return (or minimize loss) on the sale."'
tips[24]='"Before a showing, spruce up the lawn, trim shrubs and trees, and weed the garden. Clear the walkways and driveways of leaves and other debris."'
tips[25]='"Make sure your home is priced correctly. If your home is priced to high youll miss buyers looking in the price range where your home should be."'
tips[26]='"Spruce up the outside of your home. Your homes exterior will have less than a minute to make a good first impression. "'
tips[27]='"Consider offering seller financing, paying some of the buyers closing costs, including a one-year home warranty, or other buyer incentives to help your home sell quicker"'
tips[28]='"It is the sellers responsibility to inform potential buyers of anything that could affect your homes value or desirability.  Although laws vary from state to state, some require that you reveal everything from a leaky roof to a noisy neighbor on a disclosure form"'
tips[29]='"Be sure to read all the documents and ask questions. It is important you understand every document you are signing."'
tips[30]='"A few days before the closing you will want to contact the entity that is closing the transaction and make sure the necessary documents are going to be ready to sign on the appropriate date. "'
tips[31]='"Bargaining is not a winner-take-all deal. It is a business process that involves compromise and mutual respect."'

document.write(tiptitle)
document.write(tips[today_date])