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The Six Most Common Selling Mistakes and How You can Avoid Them
There are many things that can go wrong when selling a home, and today I will be discussing six major problems that some home owners create for themselves. I want you to be able to avoid these pitfalls in the future:
- Over-pricing your property: This can ruin a good sale and cost you thousands of dollars. Pricing your home correctly is the most important thing you can do to sell it. When pricing your home, you have to look at comparable properties, get a professional appraisal, and listen to the buyer's response. The best thing that you can do is talk to a professional real estate agent such as myself. Contact me if you would like to know about my pricing strategy.
- De-Clutter and De-Personalize: Nobody wants to see a cluttered home. Your clutter will only distract potential buyers, and they will not notice the features that you have in your home. Get rid of unnecessary clutter and allow the buyers to imagine themselves inside your home. The small things can make all the difference in the world. You'd be surprised how much larger your home feels after getting rid of unnecessary clutter.
- Inability to Show: If you want to sell your home for a good price, you're going to have to make some sacrifices. This will include being able to show your home whenever it is necessary.
- Unpleasant Odors: You can get used to the odor of your own home, but buyers will immediately pick up on unpleasant smells. If you have pets you may want to consider a deep cleaning. If you cook with a lot of spices you may want to refrain from cooking on days that you have showings. Smokers may also want to step outside if they are trying to sell a property. Odors can drive away buyers very quickly, so make sure your home smells neutral.
- Unwillingness to Negotiate: Depending on how strong the market is in your particular area in Minneapolis, you may not have to negotiate very much. At Team Winegarden, we pride ourselves on getting the most amount of money for our sellers. You can always refer to me and my team to fight for your best interests.
- Unwillingness to make repairs: I have seen clients in Minneapolis that were unwilling to make repairs, and it caused turbulence in some cases. When you sign a contract with a buyer you will have to disclose any material defects in your property, so it only makes sense to repair them ahead of time. It also helps to know which things are worth repairing, because you don't want to spend a fortune fixing your home right before you sell it.
