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9 DEADLY MISTAKES HOME SELLERS MAKE:
# 1: Using a real estate agent instead of a Realtor®
Realtors can provide an extra level of service. To be a Realtor you must be a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Arbitration and disciplinary systems are in place to address complaints from the public or board members.
# 2: Complacent marketing when selling a home
Effective marketing will help ensure that your property receives maximum exposure to attract a ready, willing and able buyer in the shortest period of time.
# 3: Taking for granted your home’s “curb appeal”
When you’re preparing your house for sale, remember the importance of first impressions. A buyer’s first impression can determine whether they even want to go inside for a look.
# 4: Forgetting about health and safety issues
Be upfront and disclose to your Realtor any problems with the property. The problems are going to be discovered anyway. Today it’s common for inspections relating to health, safety, and even environmental concerns to be a part of most sales contracts.
# 5: Forgetting what you would look for in a home
Remember that although people can be different in personality, they tend to be the same when it comes to expectations of what they would like to see in the condition of a home.
# 6: Thinking you need to be home to explain things
You will be better served if you allow the Realtors to do their job without you there. Most potential buyers usually feel more comfortable if they can speak freely to the real estate professional without the owners being present.
# 7: Not knowing how to price your home to sell
Perhaps the most challenging aspect of selling a home is listing it at the correct price. It’s one of several areas where the assistance of a skilled real estate agent can more than pay for itself. An experienced well-trained Realtor is always in touch with market trends – often even to a greater extent than appraisers.
# 8: Not planning your move early enough
Many sellers simply don’t plan their move early enough and then feel totally overwhelmed at the time of moving out of the house. If you plan to sell your house, get it on the market as soon as possible. Keep a record of all expenses related to the move, some of which may be tax-deductible.
# 9: Using a “convenient” Realtor
Choosing a Realtor based on convenience rather than experience may prove disastrous. When working with a real estate agent, it’s critical that you have full confidence in that agent’s experience and education.
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