Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home Tips from The Oquist White Team at Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt

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November 12, 2010, by Brad White in Short Sales

As a seller in the Vero Beach Florida area, it can be tough to make all the right choices when selling your home. In this article, we’ll go over five common mistakes sellers make so you can ensure that you avoid these mistakes. By the end of this article, you’ll have a good idea of what to do and what not to do when you’re selling your home.
Mistake #1 – Bad Pricing Strategy
Most sellers are aware they shouldn’t price their house too low. However, it’s all too common that sellers overestimate what their house can sell for and price too high.
The logic they often go by is that they can always “accept a lower offer” if the price they’re suggesting doesn’t work. However, what usually happens is buyers are just scared off by the higher price and don’t even come to look at your property.
Mistake #2 – House is Cluttered
This may seem like common sense, but it’s an all too common mistake. The buyer comes to look at the house and it’s still cluttered with belongings from the seller’s family.
A cluttered house is unappealing to buyers. Make sure you move all your stuff out of your house, even if it means renting a storage unit for a few months.
Mistake #3 - Garden is not well kept
The front and back yards are often the first impression your buyer gets of your house. Beyond just physical looks, this tells the buyer how well your house is kept. Make sure your front yard and back yard are in tip top condition.
Mistake #4 - House is not Staged
Staging is the process of making your house as appealing as it can possibly get.
Clean the house thoroughly inside and out. Make sure the lighting is great and that there’s either fresh air or a light scent throughout the house. Make any repairs that are necessary.
Have furniture that showcases the house and have empty rooms when appropriate.
Mistake #5 - Not Hiring a Real Estate Agent
Hiring a real estate agent will almost always save you time and money. Statistics have repeatedly shown that working with a real estate agent results in higher sale prices and faster sales. Many owners who list FSBOs end up wishing they had listed with a real estate agent instead.
If you are thinking about buying or selling real estate in Vero Beach, contact The Oquist White Team at Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt by filling out the form below. Please visit their web site at Indian River Home Sales to see all of the homes that are currently available on the Treasure Coast of Florida.