Try to avoid the home seller mistakes


While you are selling your home, make sure you have some understanding of what the market might pay for your home and to be ready for hard questions.

Here are some guidelines to help stop seller mistakes:


Making Showings Difficult
When you limit prospective buyers from showings, you limit your capability to get offers. A few examples of this are having no lockbox or not leaving the house while there is a showing. This can easily contribute to the buyers to proceed to other homes with fewer rules. I highly advise that you work with your real estate agent to find a way to make showings simple for everyone.

Overpricing Your Home
Being greedy might not get you the price you want for your home. If your home is overpriced, you wager the chance of losing showings or offers. The price is what sets the interest for showings. You can easily turn off buyers if they feel that they are unable to afford the home. This can also force them to look for something else. To avoid stress over not getting offers set price strategically. I suggest having an open discussion with your real estate agent.

Not Countering an Offer
A seller requires to keep a realistic balance. It really is too convenient to get stuck on the prospective offer when the emphasis will need to be on the end result. The starting offer is a starting point. A really good real estate professional needs to get the conversation going. This will result in a happy medium that is responsive to the buyer and seller. When you will not counter an offer, it turns into a one-way conversation. Low ball offers do not mean that the buyer just isn't serious, they are being tactical and oftentimes just want to get an idea for how you negotiate. Failing to counter offer delivers a discouraging indication to the buyer that may possibly create an uneasy situation. Work with a real estate agent who has experience negotiating.

Turning Down Home Inspections
In the event you have an exceptional offer on the table with the condition of a home inspection, I highly advise that you consider it before turning it down. When sellers turn down home inspections, it id like stating that you have something to hide. Before you sell, be reasonable about the condition of your home. Be open-minded and don't regret losing a great opportunity.

Thinking about using a real estate agent? Work with Mike Bolger. Contact me now

Mike Bolger, Sales Rep
Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Brokerage
508 Riverbend Dr
Kitchener, On N2K 3S2
+1 (519) 616-2656
http://www.mikebolger.ca/

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