Selling your house is an emotionally challenging and time-consuming process. For some homeowners, it feels like an invasion of privacy when inviting potential buyers for a tour. Their open criticism and negative remarks can hurt you. On top of it, some buyers make a lowball offer, making you feel that your house is not worth the price you set.
Hence, you should hire a real estate agent to handle this complexion transaction because you are bound to make some mistakes in the process that might delay the sale.
We understand that you have spent countless memories in the house and cherish it a lot. However, not all buyers will share your feelings. You need to focus on the business aspect of the deal and be prepared to answer any tough questions about the house.
Here are some mistakes that you need to avoid when putting the “For Sale” sign in your front yard:
Setting a High Price
Houses, handled by real estate agents, sell for more because they have a strategy that helps them set the right asking price. They look at the comps, which refer to similar houses in the neighborhood recently sold and renovations that add value to the house.
On the other hand, you might set an unrealistic price because you believe the house is worth more.
Not Staging the House
The more furniture in your house, the less the buyer will be able to visualize it with their belongings in it. You will find plenty of staging ideas online. Like placing a vase with fresh flowers on the dining room table, keeping the kitchen counter clean, furnishing the master bedroom with just a bed, side tables, abstract wall art, etc.
Over-Personalizing
Staging is an important part of the home-selling process. You need to decorate the house with minimal furniture to show the buyer how spacious the rooms are. Homeowners often make a mistake by leaving their belongings, such as trophies, photo frames, and other knick-knacks, on the shelf. These make the buyer uncomfortable and distract them from the house’s features.
Not De-Cluttering the House
There are probably a few boxes in every room that still need to be moved. There’s trash on the floor, the curtains are stained, and the windows look dirty. All this is going to make a bad first impression. The clutter and dirt might make the buyer think you never took care of your house.
Talk to your real estate agent to devise a plan for what you should say and not say when the buyer is touring the house. Refrain from trailing after them because they might want to talk privately about the house’s features.
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