Due to a competitive housing market, homeowners have to do everything right to ensure their home is sold. One misstep could lead to a home being on the market for months. If you are planning to sell your home, here are some mistakes that could potentially hurt your chances of getting acceptable bids on your home.
Forgetting Curb Appeal
Some homeowners invest a lot of energy and money into renovating the interior of their home in the hopes that it will be enough to reel in a buyer. Although interior rooms, such as the kitchen and bathroom, are a major selling point for a home, you cannot forget the importance of curb appeal.
If your yard is in a state of disrepair, potential buyers could choose to keep driving pass your home. Many buyers believe that if the yard looks unkempt, the home most likely is too.
Landscaping your yard to sell the home does not require a great financial investment. Small steps, such as mowing the yard and pulling the weeds, can pay off. Even painting the front door can help your home to stand out from others.
Adding a Personal Touch to the Home
One of the most important things to keep in mind when listing your home for sell is that you will no longer be living there. Personal touches throughout the home, such as a brightly colored wall or pictures of your family, could be a turnoff to potential buyers.
You want buyers to be able to easily picture themselves living in the home. Your décor could be too distracting to the buyers and make it difficult for them to see themselves in the home.
Strip your home down before listing it. Remove all personal effects, paint the walls a neutral colors, and remove any decorative items that could be distracting.
Being Insulted by Low Offers
It is not uncommon for buyers to attempt to present a lowball offer. Unfortunately, some sellers are so insulted by the offers that they refuse to negotiate with the buyer. Although this might seem like the smart move, you could actually hurt yourself in the long run.
Remember, the buyer is looking to save money on the home. At the same time, you are looking for a fair price. You and the buyer can reach an acceptable middle ground with a little negotiation.
Ideally, you are working with a real estate agent. If so, the agent can help you determine the listing price of your home and help with negotiations. If concessions need to be made, such as helping the buyer with the closing costs, the agent can help determine if they are fair.
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