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Top Seller Mistakes - Failing to Fix-It
I've discussed common mistakes that homeowners make when selling their home.  Among these mistakes I have included Overpricing and Negligent Housekeeping.
Sellers should rely upon, and expect from, their real estate agents information, direction and advice on how to make their home stand out from the competition, attract more buyers, and sell quicker and for top dollar.  What some sellers may not realize is that the condition of their home plays a huge, huge role in buyers' perceptions of the home in general.  A few minor broken items may cause buyers to wonder what else may be wrong with the house that they cannot see.
So, this brings us to the latest Top Seller Mistake:
Failing to Fix-It Consider that most buyers are happiest when moving into a home that is in near-perfect condition. When scanning real estate ads, you will often see homes listed as being in "move-in condition," and this statement tends to resonate with buyers.  If buyers look at a home and see that they will have to fix the roof, replace the garage door, remove peeling wallpaper or just about anything, this may give them pause about buying. At the least, it will lower the perceived value ... more

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