How sellers ruin their chances of selling their home
If you’re looking to sell your home, there are a number of common mistakes every seller can simply avoid. All sellers want a quick, simple and easy sale, and by avoiding certain mistakes this can be reality. From not overpricing, and using good quality images, to tidying the property up, you can ensure your home sells fast.
Selling a home quickly and for the best possible price is what any property owner wants. However, there are common mistakes that sellers that unintentionally make that can sabotage their sale.
Here are three common mistakes to avoid:
- Priced too high
Many sellers overestimate the value of their property for sale, because they think that by overpricing it, there will be extra room to negotiate and get more out of the sale. Unfortunately in the current digital age, buyers are well aware of the average prices of homes in different areas, and an overpriced home will be clear to see, and ignored by buyers.
Private sellers should always do their homework before deciding on a price. The best way to do this is by asking your local estate agent for a list of recently sold houses in your area, to see what similar properties are being priced at.
- Using low resolution photos
According to Private Property, over 90% of buyers start their search online. As this is a buyers first introduction to a property, the images sellers use should be of high quality, and should highlight the best features of their home.
Sellers can make the mistake of choosing photos that they have taken quickly on a mobile phone. While this is convenient, it runs the risk of poor quality photos that lack clarity, focus and the right lighting needed to show off the property’s best features.
- Not tidying up
A cluttered home makes it difficult for potential buyers to clearly see a property’s positive features, makes the house look smaller and makes it difficult for buyers to picture themselves living in it in the near future. Do a thorough spring clean so that potential buyers can see how they could make your home, theirs.
Whether you’re currently trying to sell your home, or have yet to begin the process, avoid these mistakes so that you can make the quick and easy sale that all sellers want.
