What Are the Biggest Selling Mistakes?

Don’t do any of these six things if you’re selling a home.

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Mr. Licorice and I are back with some helpful advice for home sellers. If you’re thinking of listing soon, avoid these mistakes so you can sell quickly and for top dollar:

1. Picking the wrong listing agent. You need an agent who’s experienced, just like you’d want a surgeon who’s experienced. Unfortunately, a lot of agents only sell a few homes a year and just don’t have their fingers on the pulse of the market.

2. Overpricing your house. Consumers have a lot of information these days and they’ll know when your home is overpriced. If you’re working with a savvy agent, they’ll make sure you’re priced appropriately to get the most traffic.

The right buyer could be the one that you turned away for a showing.

3. Not getting your home ready. In other words, failing to make the necessary repairs to sell your house. I’m not talking about major upgrades or renovations; I’m just talking about minor repairs and imperfections. Get those things fixed ahead of time.

4. Not allowing showings. This might seem like common sense, but not all homeowners are doing their best to accommodate buyers. The right buyer could be the one you just turned away.

5. Getting too emotional. We need to treat your home sale as strictly a business transaction.

6. Not decluttering. You’re going to move anyway, so this is the best time to start packing up the clutter in your home and dealing with all of your stuff.

If you have any questions about selling your home, buying a home, or anything else related to real estate, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.