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Top Five Mistakes When Selling Your Home

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Real Estate Agent with Hellgeeks

Selling your home is a challenging task so you must carry out this process effectively and wisely. There are a lot of common mistakes which most of the people end up committing. You must be aware of such mistakes to be able to avoid them and make better decisions.

Here are the top five mistakes mentioned which you should avoid while selling your home.

 

Unrealistic Price

The price you ask for your home must be realistic and fair. A lot of people tend to either underestimate or overestimate the value of their homes. As a result, they demand unrealistic prices which causes a lot of potential buyers to turn off. It is suggested to take help from an expert to determine the value of your home based on its size and other important features. It would help you set a realistic price.

 

Ignoring Repairs

A lot of homeowners want to get rid of their homes as soon as possible so they start ignoring the need for repairs and renovations. Since any potential buyer would get the home inspected before buying it, a long list of maintenance issues would only disappoint him. It would also decrease the value of the home and the credibility of the seller. So, it is advised to prioritize the repairs and renovations of your home before putting it up for sale. However, if you don’t have enough money, you should be honest with the buyer and allow him to deduct the repairing cost from the purchase price of the home.

 

Wrong Agent

The agent you choose to sell your home must be authentic and reliable as he can help you get the best possible deal. People, who take the hiring process of the agent for granted, end up losing thousands of dollars. So, you should make sure that the agent you hire is properly licensed and certified. He must also provide you with a few trustworthy references and evidences for his past successful home selling projects.

 

Unprofessional Photos

A lot of buyers take online help nowadays to buy suitable and reasonable homes. So, a lot of the homeowners put up the pictures of their homes on the online websites. However, the quality of the pictures should never be compromised. If you are not a good photographer, you must hire a professional who can take high-quality pictures of your home in the natural light. The pictures must depict the best features of your home if you want to sell your house fast Hickory NC.

 

Poor Home Staging

Home staging is an important process that can help you get a higher price for your home. You must do everything right to make it appealing to potential buyers. You can also take help from a professional to make sure that every single thing is on point. However, a lot of homeowners don’t take the home staging process seriously so they don’t invest any time or money in decorating their homes before presenting them to the buyers.

Comments (2)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Asad Malik  it's  all about the price.... no matter what the other negatives may be, it's reflected in the "realistic price".....

Jan 15, 2020 03:50 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

 Asad Malik important mistakes to avoid when selling a home.

Jan 15, 2020 08:39 PM