Are you about to put your home up for sale?
Perhaps you’ve heard from friends about what a hassle it is to sell your home. You’ve listened to the stories and showed compassion toward their complaints. Yet, selling your home doesn’t have to be impossible, complicated, or a so-called hassle.
In fact, anticipating mistakes or problems before they happen can save you a ton of grief down the road. So, what should you watch out for? Here are the top 5 home selling mistakes you should avoid:
1. You Don’t Hire a Realtor
You try to do it all yourself. You’re overwhelmed. And you’re home isn’t selling.
Surprisingly, less than 10% of homes are sold by the owner themselves. By hiring a realtor, you’re off the hook for handling the showings, working out offers, setting up home inspections, and much more. Plus, the chances your home will sell with an expert helping you out are much higher than not.
2. You Set a Price That No One Wants to Pay
This is also where a good real estate agent comes in. A lot of home sellers tend to set their price too high for fear of setting the price too low. It’s a good idea to do thorough research on this one, and again, consult the expert - your trusted real estate agent.
3. You Pay for High-Cost Renovations, But Ignore Other Essential Repairs
Don’t bother renovating your basement if you’re roof needs to be redone. Make compromises where need be and prioritize. No one wants to buy a home that is in desperate need of some maintenance. Put your money toward these items. Your house will be more likely to sell.
4. You Limit Showings
You’ll have to vacate your home for afternoons and hours at a time. This is necessary for the real estate agent to take potential buyers through your home and hopefully, sell it. You want to be able to be accommodating and up for leaving last minute or for an afternoon. If you don’t, that one potential buyer you rejected may have very well been the perfect buyer for your home. Get as many views as possible!
5. You Don’t Set Up Your Home for Showings
Make sure you stage your home - or better yet, have an expert come in and make suggestions for staging for your home. It’ll present better for potential buyers, making your home more appealing and more attractive.
Ensure you avoid these top 5 mistakes when selling your home. It’ll sell faster, and you’ll be glad you saved yourself the headache when it comes time to start taking offers.
This blog was brought to you by Chandler Crouch, of the Chandler Crouch Realtor team.
Sources:
https://www.opendoor.com/w/blog/mistakes-to-avoid-when-selling-your-home
https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/top-10-home-selling-mistakes-to-avoid/
https://www.viewhomes.ca/blog/top-10-mistakes-when-selling-your-home/
