Welcome back to my video blog! Lately, I’ve worked with a few clients whom are trying to sell their home for the second time. Fortunately, with the help of our great team we were able to sell their home. Why, though, didn’t it sell the first time?
There are actually a few mistakes sellers make when trying to sell their home that could prevent it from selling. Here are six of the most common mistakes made.
- Your home is overpriced. It’s important to price your home aggressively to get as much attention as possible in the first two weeks on the market.
- It’s difficult to set up a showing. In today’s world, we all want instant gratification. Buyers want to be able to easily come and see your home.
- Your home has poor marketing. Ninety percent of buyers start their search online; that’s why you need great photographs to showcase your space. We recommend hiring a professional photographer.
- You’re there during the showing. Buyers want to walk through the home on their own time without any pressure. When a seller is present it can cause the buyer to rush through and not appreciate the home.
- Your home is too personal. I know you’ve had a lot of memories in your home, but when a buyer walks through they want to be able to image their life and their family in it, not yours.
- You’re too emotional. Sometimes buyers send in low-ball offers and sellers can become offended and don’t want to counteroffer. I always recommend counter offering and engaging the buyer. That’s where your real estate agent comes in and can handle the situation for you.
