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Home Sellers' Most Common Mistakes

Not every homeowner who wants to sell a house is as well informed as they should be. There are some mistakes that many people make simply because they don't know what is and isn't normal for the real estate market. But if you are aware of the most common mistakes that sellers make, you can easily avoid them and be on your way to being a more successful seller when it comes time to sell your home.

1. Not being careful when choosing a real estate professional - Not all real estate agents are created equal. They all have different levels of experience and different ideas of how to sell a home. Make sure you interview several real estate agents before settling on one and make sure you have found a Realtor® like Karyn and Kimberly Schonherz, who are members of the National Association of Realtors®.


2. Being inflexible - Negotiations are a part of selling a home but there are many people who set a price and refuse to allow anyone to offer them anything lower than that. This is a good way to lose a potential sale over a few hundred dollars difference in price.


3. Overpricing/Under-pricing - Pricing your home incorrectly is a serious mistake that many sellers easily make. Overpricing and under-pricing can lead to very few showings and even fewer offers on a home.


4. Not marketing enough - Nobody will know that your home is for sale unless you market it as such. Make sure you list your home for sale not only in the newspaper but also online, and make sure there is a sign with brochures in your front yard.


5. Preparing the home to sell - Many people do not take the time to really prepare a home to sell it. A home prepared to sell should be spotlessly cleaned, and updated as easily as possible, usually with a fresh coat of paint. Preparing the home to sell also includes making any major repairs and keeping the lawn neat and manicured.


6. Photographs - People who think they can describe their words better than pictures find themselves with very few showings and very few offers. Pictures are the best way to show off the best parts of your home and to give people an idea of what they'll see if they come to take a look.

If you avoid making these mistakes, then you should be able to find a buyer for your property right away. Do not hesitate to call Karyn or Kimberly Schonherz at 714-283-6653 for more information on selling your home successfully.

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