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Friday 10 July 2015 4:50 am

Rollercoasters, virtual reality tours and music videos: The extreme lengths homeowners go to to sell their houses

By: Emma Haslett

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It may not be a buyer's market, but that doesn't mean trying to shift your home doesn't come with its challenges. 
 
For some, the stress of trying to entice buyers has clearly become too much – causing them to resort to extreme methods. While some have gone "back to basics", drawing attention to their home using nothing more than a sandwich board and a rather doleful expression, others have gone for rather more ostentatious moves – such as installing a rollercoaster to give prospective buyers the full tour, or hiring a team of synchronised swimmers to show off their swimming pools.
 
Looking for inspiration on how to make your home stand out to buyers? Here are some sellers who've gone down an unorthodox route…

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