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Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home
When selling your home, you want to ensure that everything is right to attract your desired buyers. The list below outlines some of the most common mistakes home owners make when trying to sell. Review the tips and ensure you are not making these mistakes to increase the chances of your home being sold.
1. Overpricing Your Home Overpricing your home can make it difficult to attract buyers. You can get an idea of what your home is worth by doing a comparative market analysis (CMA). A CMA will compare your home to similar homes that have recently sold in your area.
2. Limited Showing Availability Not being available for showings during the most popular times (weekends, evenings) can make it difficult for buyers to see your home. Try to make your home available for showings a few times a week. You can also offer the option of virtual showings.
3. Unwilling To Negotiate If you’re not willing to negotiate, buyers may walk away from your home. It’s important to be realistic about your expectations, but you should also be willing to compromise.
4. A Cluttered Space Buyers want to be able to imagine themselves living in your home. Before you start showings, take time to organize your space. This will make your home look more inviting, allowing buyers to see the potential of your property.
5. Unpleasant Odors Pets, smoke, and other unpleasant odors can make your home less appealing to buyers. Take steps to remove odors before you start showing your home- use air fresheners, open windows, or hire a professional odor removal service.
6. Unwilling To Make Repairs Buyers are more likely to make an offer if they know that your home is in good condition. If there are any repairs that need to be made, make sure to tackle them so that your home can looks its best for showings.
