8 Mistakes That Could Screw Up Your Home Sale 

Home Staging, Sellers 

  Usually we hear “buyer beware”, but real estate author Michael Corbett advises sellers to beware and gives 8 reasons why in this trulia.com post.  Always work with professional help, including a real estate agent.  Their expertise, experience, neighbourhood knowledge and resources will help you plot a course through the selling process.   Overpricing is a temptation to be avoided since most buyers are savvy and have the advice of an agent.  Ensure that you use high quality photos because 90% of buyers shop for home online. Complete repairs like leaky faucets before listing your home to avoid negotiations over what the repairs will cost potential buyers.   Spend time cleaning and removing clutter since untidiness makes your home seem smaller.  Stage your backyard as if it were another room and maintain the landscape so it appeals to your viewers, especially in summer and fall when we enjoy outdoor activities.  Disclose all information including issues that may jeopardize a sale to avoid liability after the sale.   Finally, remember this is a business deal and emotions can get in the way.  A low ball offer is an opportunity to negotiate, not a reason to be insulted.  To read more click here. The post 8 Mistakes That Could Screw Up Your Home Sale appeared first on Team Realty. Source: Blog 


Realtor shaking hands with her client

 

Usually we hear “buyer beware”, but real estate author Michael Corbett advises sellers to beware and gives 8 reasons why in this trulia.com post.  Always work with professional help, including a real estate agent.  Their expertise, experience, neighbourhood knowledge and resources will help you plot a course through the selling process.

 

Overpricing is a temptation to be avoided since most buyers are savvy and have the advice of an agent.  Ensure that you use high quality photos because 90% of buyers shop for home online. Complete repairs like leaky faucets before listing your home to avoid negotiations over what the repairs will cost potential buyers.

 

Spend time cleaning and removing clutter since untidiness makes your home seem smaller.  Stage your backyard as if it were another room and maintain the landscape so it appeals to your viewers, especially in summer and fall when we enjoy outdoor activities.  Disclose all information including issues that may jeopardize a sale to avoid liability after the sale.

 

Finally, remember this is a business deal and emotions can get in the way.  A low ball offer is an opportunity to negotiate, not a reason to be insulted.  To read more click here.

The post 8 Mistakes That Could Screw Up Your Home Sale appeared first on Team Realty.

Source: Blog

 

LAURIE COVEDUCK

Broker, SRS, ABR, CNE, SRES

DAN COVEDUCK

Sales Representative, e-Agent

Royal LePage Team Realty

Unit 4-3101 Strandherd Drive,

Ottawa, Ontario K2G 4R9

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