Avoid These Six Mistakes When Selling Your Home

1. Not choosing the RIGHT agent. Here are a few things to look for when choosing the agent that is right for you:

• The right agent will answer their phone when you call, be professional, and get back to you in a timely manner. 
• Honest and straightforward with you regarding the condition of your home and its performance on the market.
• Knowledgeable about the targeted neighbourhood.
• The ability to keep up with real estate market trends, news and activity.

2. Overpricing your home. 

• Price is everything when marketing your home. If the price is too high, there is the risk of buyers not seeing the listing.
• You want to get as close to the real marketing value as possible.
• Even a well-priced home with a bad marketing plan will sell. 

3. Failing to make simple repairs. 

• Buyers often look for homes that require few repairs.
• Make a list of everything that is worn out, broken or defective. 
• All minor damages around your home should be repaired before listing.

4. Neglecting to declutter. 

• If your home is packed full of your possessions it can make your home look not just messy but a lot smaller.
• Having fewer items will make your home appear larger and more open.
• Only keep necessary pieces of furniture, get rid of everything that impedes traffic flow.

5. Not allowing adequate home-showing access. 

• I’ve found that if a buyer wants to see a home but the seller tells them to come back another day, about 80% of them never do. Either that, or their agent never reschedules. This is why it’s important that your home is show-ready at all times.

6. Getting overly emotional when it’s time to sell your house. 

• Do not be emotionally attached to your house, when it is time to sell, you need to think of it as just property. 
• If you get a lowball offer or a buyer who plans on doing some remodelling, you shouldn’t take it personally as long as you end up getting the price you want. 
• Don’t hesitate to accept a good offer just because the buyer doesn’t fit your vision.

Hope this guide was helpful, and please do not hesitate to contact me at 647.930.1888 or info@timsold.com to discuss the purchase or sale of your home, investment advice or if you would just like more information.