Selling your home isn’t just about putting a sign in the yard and hoping for the best. If you want top dollar in this market, you’ve got to avoid the mistakes that cost homeowners thousands.
Here are 5 common missteps I help my clients avoid:
- Overpricing from the Start Everyone wants the highest price, but pricing too high leads to fewer showings, stale listings, and—ironically—lower offers. A smart pricing strategy gets results.
- Skipping the Prep Work Buyers notice the details. That leaky faucet, the scratched-up walls, the stained carpet—it all adds up. A little TLC before listing can bring a big return.
- Bad Photos = Bad First Impressions Your online listing is your home’s first showing. Make it count with professional photos, video, and a strong description.
- Not Marketing Beyond the MLS Great agents market homes like a product launch. I use targeted social ads, email blasts, listing websites, and more to get eyes on your home.
- Trying to Do It Alone FSBO might save you a commission, but it could cost you in negotiation, paperwork, and missed opportunities. You deserve a pro on your side.