Mistakes to avoid when selling your home
Selling your home is a pretty significant undertaking, and it requires some careful planning and attention to detail. The process can be exciting– especially if you’re moving to your dream home or to a more desirable location– but it’s important to focus on the details of the sale to avoid making mistakes that could negatively impact the sale of your home.
If you’d like a smooth journey to a successful closing, then read on– we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common mistakes people make when selling their homes.
Ignoring necessary repairs and upgrades
Trust us– potential buyers will notice the leaky faucets, outdated fixtures, or worn-out flooring that you were hoping they’d miss. These details can have a major negative impact on the sale price of your home, and will make it look much less appealing to potential buyers.
Make the necessary repairs a priority, and consider making some strategic upgrades to enhance your home’s overall value and attract buyers.
Not staging the home
Failing to properly stage and declutter your home can seriously impact its marketability. Cluttered spaces and excess personal items can make it difficult for potential buyers to see themselves living within the space.
Take some time to declutter and organize each room to make the place look inviting and neutral enough to attract a wide variety of people.
Inadequate marketing and photography
If you want a successful sale, be sure to prioritize proper marketing of your home. When working with an experienced realty company (like us here at Mid South!), this will be handled by your real estate professional.
Marketing includes things like online listings through social media and thousands of local and national real estate websites, with professional photography of the space to clearly capture its best qualities for potential buyers to see.
Poor communication and lack of availability
Effective communication between you, your real estate professional, and the potential buyer is essential. Be ready to respond promptly to inquiries and prepared to show the house with short notice.
Provide clear and transparent information to both your real estate professional and the potential buyer. Definitely be sure to engage with your real estate agent and keep lines of communication clear and open throughout the selling process.
Disregarding curb appeal
We really cannot overstate the importance of curb appeal! Neglecting the exterior of your home can turn off potential buyers before they even step inside. Enhance your home’s curb appeal by keeping landscaping maintained, cleaning the exterior (a power wash can do wonders!), and adding inviting touches like fresh paint or plants.
Neglecting market research
Conducting pricing research is a very important step when determining the value of your home. If you’d like to make a fair sale, you should analyze comparable properties and consult with a real estate agent to set a realistic, competitive price that’s reflective of current market conditions.
If that sounds a little complicated amidst all of the other things you have to deal with when selling your home, just reach out to Mid South Realty and we’ll send over a free property value estimate!