What Not To Do When Selling Your Home

By Mark Spain Real Estate

When selling a home, you typically start crafting a to-do list to ensure you are taking the necessary steps to ensure a smooth sale. Part of a successful real estate transaction is preparation. From doing your prior research to deciding on a price, the farther you go along the real estate process, the more confident you are about your to-do list. 

However, sometimes sellers focus so much energy on what to do instead of asking what they shouldn’t do. However, this approach may be daunting on top of everything else you must do to prepare your home. Luckily, the experts at Mark Spain Real Estate have determined what not to do when selling a home to ensure that your real estate process runs smoothly. Read below to learn what to avoid when preparing to sell your home. 

What Not To Do When Selling Your Home

Overvalue Your Home

We get it: your home is special to you. You want buyers on the market to understand what it means to you, and you want to make a profit. However, an overvalued home can really throw a wrench in the selling experience. Homes listed at a higher price than they should raise a lot of red flags for hopeful buyers, resulting in your home staying on the market for longer and missing out on potential offers.

 

Neglect Repairs Before Selling A Home

When you want to sell a home, you may want to get the process over with as quickly as possible. So, you might overlook critical renovations to expedite your sale. However, neglecting repairs could make sellers disinterested in your property. Although many buyers love an as-is property for its potential, most might not want to invest in a property that may not be ready for move-in.

Forget to Stage Your Home

Life happens, and clutter and messes are a part of life. However, forgetting to stage your home could leave buyers wanting more. Whether you’re posting pictures of your property online or having potential buyers tour your home, a first impression lasts forever. Therefore, that first impression may make or break receiving critical offers. It is important to set aside time before each showing to properly clean up and ensure your home is looking its best before buyers arrive!

Navigate the Process Without a Real Estate Agent

Regardless of whether or not you think you’ve got the hang of the real estate journey, you absolutely would benefit from the expertise and experience of a real estate agent. A qualified real estate agent  familiar with your local market trends can help you visualize the perfect strategy to sell your home fast and for the best price.

Selling a Home with Mark Spain Real Estate

If you’re selling a home and need an experienced real estate agent, look no further than the Expert Listing Consultants at Mark Spain Real Estate. With exclusive knowledge of some of the most popular markets in the southeast, we can help expedite the selling of your home. And if you want to skip the stress, check out our Guaranteed Offer Program to receive a cash offer on your home in only 21 days. Contact our agents today!

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