5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home

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It’s every seller’s dream to sell their home quickly and without hassle. Nobody wants their home to languish on the market for months on end. Make sure you avoid these five common mistakes to help your home sell as easily as possible.  

Mistake #1: Setting the Price Too High

Pricing your home too high is a common pitfall that creates an unwanted domino effect. First, the higher price will deter legitimate, qualified buyers searching for a home in your price range. As a result, you’ll be less likely to receive offers from eager buyers. Your home will sit on the market instead. And the longer your home’s up for sale, the less urgency buyers feel to make a quick offer. In the end, you’ll be forced into a price reduction that gives the buyer extra negotiating power.

Mistake #2: Neglecting Repairs

Unless you’re marketing your home as a fixer-upper, you need to handle repairs yourself before selling. Even seemingly minor defects can leave potential buyers with a sour taste in their mouth. Leaky faucets, loose doorknobs, and broken appliances will leave buyers wondering what other more significant issues loom under the surface. 

Mistake #3: Skipping Out on Prepping and Staging

Nobody said selling a house is easy. You need to devote the time and effort to prep and stage your home to look better than it ever has before:

  • Clean thoroughly
  • Declutter and depersonalize
  • Consider painting the interior
  • Stage rooms for broad appeal

Even though the buyers aren’t purchasing your furniture style, your home’s appearance plays a huge role in decision-making. 

Mistake #4: Taking Your Own Photos

Professional photos are critical to home selling success. Your listing photos create the first impression for potential buyers. Crisp, clean, professional photographs will highlight your home’s best features and attract more interest. 

Mistake #5: Skimping on Curb Appeal

Of course, before interested buyers ever open your front door, the exterior of your property makes a huge statement. This is why it’s such a mistake to skimp on curb appeal preparation. Be sure to mow the lawn, paint the exterior, clear pathways, plant flowers, and perform seasonal maintenance. 

If you need extra assistance selling your home, reach out to Benefit Title Services in Tampa, Florida. Benefit Title has spent more than a decade helping countless homeowners throughout Florida with quick, seamless transactions and top-notch customer care. Call (855) 521-3343 today to get a quote and learn more.