There are a number of variables that could potentially cause your home to not receive much activity even in a seller's market like we have now. Below we will outline six of the biggest home selling mistakes. Rest easy though, these are all easily fixable.

Overpriced Home

If your homes listing price is not in-line with comparable homes in the area, it is not going to get much activity. Even if you get the home under contract, if it is overpriced and the buyer is using a mortgage for the purchase, there is a good chance that is will not appraise. If the home doesn't appraise for the sales price then either the buyer has two choices:

1. Bring more money to the table
2. You will have to lower your price

You can avoid this issue altogether simply by hiring a good experienced listing agent. With a agent that is knowledgable about the market and the area, they can help make sure that you get the most money possible.

Showing Availability

Listen, we get it, showing your home is a pain. Having to keep it immaculate while also being open to allowing showings all the time is a hassel. However, it is necessary to sell your home. Have a plan so that when showing requests come in, you have a place to go. Most agents are respectful and plan their showings out in advance. That said, sometimes circumstances cause there to be last minute showing requests. You never know who is going to buy your house so that flexibility to be available anytime is important. This is the most common of the biggest home selling mistakes, but also very easy to fix.

Cluttered Space

No one wants to walk into a house they are considering buying and seeing a big mess. As a buyer, you want to walk into a home and envision your own things in the space. By keeping clutter on the floors and counters put away, it allows for this as well as makes the house appear larger. After decluttering, your house will likely feel that your house is well maintained and cared for properly.

Unpleasant Odors

Cat litter, garbage disposal, trash, bathrooms, kids rooms....they all can have unpleasant odors at times. Using plug in air fresheners or potpourri to provide a light clean scent can help keep your home smelling great. Be careful not to have too strong of a scent, however, because too much of a good thing can be bad.

Unwilling to Negotiate

This one is simple. If you have a good agent advising you, you will have your house priced at the top end of your selling range. Listen to any offers that you receive and have your agent tell you what they think. Make a list of non negotiable provisions but be willing to give some concessions in exchange for reasonable offers.

Won't Make Repairs

After you go under contract with a buyer the next step is typically the buyer having your home inspected. Most all inspections result in some repair items that are left to negotiate between the buyer and seller. Be reasonable here if you want your house to sell. Spending a few hundred or even a few thousand dollars to get legitimate repairs done is the right thing to do in most cases. Take into consideration how that will effect your bottom line, If you can still walk away with more money than your predetermined minimum, it is usually a good and fair thing to do.

Selling a home can certainly be a stressful time. It is an emotional experience for both buyer and seller. Be proactive and avoid the biggest home selling mistakes. Ideally the deal should be such that both the buyer and the seller walk away feeling happy. Having a experience real estate agent can help guide this process to result in a win-win for all parties. If you are looking to buy or sell and want such an agent, please take a look at our team of agents. We pride ourselves on our communication and dedication to serving our clients as exhibited by our reviews on Zillow, Realtor.com, Google and Facebook. Take a quick minute and read through some of those to see for yourself. If you would like to schedule a time to chat, please contact us or complete the form below and someone will reach out.

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