Three Mistakes Home Sellers Should Avoid

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Top three mistakes to avoid when selling your home.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Home Selling

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Mistake 1. Hiring The Wrong Agent

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National Association of Realtors (NAR) Statistics show 70% of sellers interview only one real estate agent.

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How Much Experience?

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What is the Marketing Plan?

How are their Negotiating Skills?

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Do they know the local market?

Ask for Recommendations

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Ask about 21st Century Technology

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Ask about methods and frequency of communication

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Ask about and understand the pricing strategy

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Mistake 2. Ignoring Your Agent's Advice

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A. No one know's more about the local market than a local Realtor. They help people buy and sell 24-7, 365 days a year.

B. A skilled local Realtor will recommend steps to sell based on facts and experience. Put aside your home bias, let your agent be a trusted adviser.

C. Recommendations Can Include:

  • Home Repairs, Painting
  • Cleaning, Decluttering, Staging
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Negotiating Strategy
  • Team of Real Estate Professionals
  • Contingency Response
  • Title and Closing Details

Mistake 3. Letting Maintenance Build Up

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Buyers will look with a critical eyd

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Deferred Maintenance

will frighten buyers away, or invite lowball offers

Follow Your Realtor's Advice

to sell your home in the least amount of time for top dollar
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The Highland Group - with Turning Point Real Estate