Pricing home too high- Your asking price should not be based on your financial needs or your emotional perception of the value of your home. The Best way to get the most money for your home is NOT to overprice your home!! Overpriced properties tend to not only take longer to sell but usually end up selling for less than what they could have been sold for. While sellers are holding out for the most possible money, the market is continuing to go down monthly. This is why it is important to price the home right the first time, so you don't end up "chasing the market down"!! Mistaking appraisals for market value- An appraisal done to qualify for a refinance loan may estimate the value of a property to be higher then it actually is. The market value of your home could actually be lower, based on the most recent information regarding property sales in your community. Forgetting about curb appeal- A buyer's first impression can decide wether they even go inside your home. It's estimated that more than half of all homes are sold before the buyers ever get out of their cars. A property that is not clean or well maintained often suggest hidden defects and buyers could reduce their offer price accordingly. Over improving a home- Home owners often spend large sums on the wrong upgrades to their home expecting to recoup this cost in the sales price. Ask your Realtor which upgrades are cost effective. Limiting the market of the property- Good marketing distinguishes your home from hundreds of others on the market. Your Realtor should be able to use a wide varity of marketing techniques. Choosing the wrong Realtor- Many homeowners list with the agent who tells them the highest price, or worse yet, a friend or family member that works Real estate part time. It is important to find an agent who is not only well experienced, but an agent that is in the business full time. Would you want a doctor or lawyer working for you that had a second job? More experience could mean a higher price at the negotiating table, selling in less time, and with less trouble. WIth millions of dollars worth of sales, years of experience and countless homes bought and sold, you will be well taken care of by Robert Mitchell and his team! Failing to take the first offer seriously- Homes are most saleable when they are first listed. Mant sellers mistakenly believe the first offer is just one of many offers to come. In fact, the first offer usually ends up being the best offer and should be seriously considered. Trying to "Hard Sell"- Good Realtors let the buyers discover the home's features on their own, pointing out only features they are sure are important to them. Buying a house is always an emotional and difficult decision. Many sales are lost by overselling. Be friendly and allow prospective buyers to comfortably inspect your home. Not Knowing Your Rights & Responsibilities- The agreement you sign to sell your property is a legally-binding contract. Know what you and your Realtor are responsible for before signing the contract. This is where an experienced agent can save you thousands of dollars and protect you from major liability. Trying to Sell to "Looky-Loos"- Often buyers who show up without a Realtor are a good 6-9 months away from buying and are more interested in seeing what is out there, than in purchasing your home. A Realtor should be able to find out a prospective buyer's intentions, savings, credit rating, and overall purchasing power. Why you should list your home with me! I will personally create a custom marketing plan to best suit your needs! My affiliation with the Valleys largest and most technological Real Estate company in the Valley! Over 8 years of experience! Over $50 million in sales! Constant agent access! Professional signage! 24 hour info regarding your home for any and all buyers Personalized website just for YOUR home! I will personally help you Stage your home! Regular open houses! Contact 500 of your surrounding neighbors announcing that your home is for sale! TV advertising! Mass emails to all Realtors at ALL valley offices! Your home advertised in local publications! Tremendous internet exposure with an agressive marketing plan utilizing the Web with placement on over 25 Real Estate web sites... FRESNOREALESTATE.CN LONDONPROPERTIES.COM POINT2HOMES.COM BASE.GOOGLE.COM HOTPADS.COM REALESTATE.YAHOO CYBERHOMES.COM THEREALESTATEBOOK.COM FRONTDOOR.COM TRULIA.COM ZILLOW.COM OODIE.COM HOMEFINDER.COM VAST.COM CLRSEARCH.COM HOUSELOCATOR.COM THEHOUSINGPAGES.COM
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