Top 10 home selling mistakes
Neglect Maintenance
47% of buyers said the need for major renovations negatively affects their buying decision. Neglected maintenance of minor repairs leads to the need for major repairs and renovation.
No Depersonalization
Buyers see the home as your home and remain emotionally disconnected when the seller's personal effects and religious items are prominently displayed.
Uncomfortable Odours
First impressions matter. Cooking and Pet odours can turn a buyer off immediately.
Home vs House Emotions
A decorated home is different than a staged home. Knowing the difference will result in higher sales price and less time on the market.
Cleanliness
Make it 'Q-Tip' and 'White Glove' clean.
Inappropriate Room Function
Dining rooms that are used as offices, will seem like an office. Setting up a room as it is meant to be makes it easy for buyers to visualize the formal qualities of your home.
Outdated Appearance
Not investing in repairs and cosmetic fixes will result in larger price deductions and a longer time on the market.
Ignoring Professional Advice
It is too costly to find out the hard way.
Not Staging / Listing prior to work completed
Make sure that your house looks amazing. Staging a property is creating a look that will strike an emotional chord with the buyers who view your home — remember the value is in the eye of the beholder, it is their interest you want to peak.
Listing with Private for Sale Companies
This offers too much risk for what is little reward. Often buyers of private for sale properties will negotiate harder because they perceive the seller is saving commission thus will sell for less than the MLS® market value. And you can waste time with a home losing its appeal when not selling as well as the time lost in your managing the viewing activity. Unprofessional exposure and advice is a risking venture.
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About Cameron Nolan
Cameron Nolan is a long-time resident of Hamilton and a leading residential and commercial real estate broker in the area. His radio show Real Estate Made Simple can be heard on the first Saturday of every month on AM 900 CHML.