1. Choosing the wrong Realtor
- You can avoid this by taking your time in search of an agent with whom you can establish a solid working rapport, and knows what’s truly best for you. Get an agent that have an in-depth knowledge within your chosen neighborhood, and has a solid track record of successful sales.
2. Pricing the house inaccurately
- Overpricing the house is one of the most frequent mistakes made by the sellers. Overpricing may lead your property to remain on the market forever. However, selling your home at a lower price could lose you a potential revenue but it might sell more quickly. The best way is to based your price on its actual current market value.
3. Not giving your home a thorough cleaning before listing it for sale
- It is important to conduct a deep cleaning before listing your home for sale.
- Your home’s cleanliness is one of the most important factors. Cleaning up your house may boost your chances of selling it quickly and give potential buyers a better first impression. Your home must attract plenty of potential buyers.
4. Choosing not to hire a professional photographer
- If you wish to boost the amount of potential buyers to notice your property on social media, make sure your house look good and must have a professional photographer for the photos.
5. Not being sure what has to be renovated and fixed before selling
- Renovating and making your home look brand-new will bring the most value. Before getting your property listed, make sure that you take into account all necessary repairs and maintenance.
6. Not advertising your house online
- Your home needs to be marketed online in order to attract as many potential buyers as you can. Advertising has a wider reach and could lead your house to sell very quickly.
7. Giving false information regarding the property issues to your agent
- This could cause major problems later down the sales process, so it’s important that you and your agent stay close at all times, and you should have faith in your agent. Considering they will be there to help and guide you during the process. It is best to write down all the issues with your home and provide your Realtor with a copy before you put it for sale.
8. Refusing to share with your agent what is and is not working with you
- Just like in #7, it is important that you and your agent should always have a close working connection. They’ll be the ones representing you in the selling process, so you should be honest and tell them what you’re feeling.
9. Negotiating poorly
- Don’t underestimate the cost of selling your house. Stick to your pricing list, and you should know the current market value of your home.
10. Limiting showings
- Once you have put your home on the market, you should be ready to cooperate with your agent. You should be able to attract many potential buyers by hosting open houses, so be ready to accommodate them. Limiting showings means your home wouldn’t be able to sell quickly.