Mistake #1: Overpricing Your Home

Experience shows the right price sells a home faster than any other factor. An overpriced home will scare away potential buyers who think they can't even afford to look inside. The buyers that do look at an overpriced home know they can get more home for their money elsewhere and even when your reduce the price usually will not go back.

Mistake #2: As-Is Condition

Most buyers will not even consider a home that needs fix-ups. In contrast, a sparkling showcase home gets top dollar when it comes to the bottom line. What most buyers are looking for is an inviting home in move-in type condition, one that looks as good as a model home. Buyers who are willing to tackle the repairs after moving in automatically subtract the cost of needed fix-ups from the price they offer. Either way, you save nothing by putting off fix-ups and likely slow down the sale of your home.

Mistake #3: No Curb Appeal

Your home only gets one chance to make a good first impression. That's why curb appeal is one of the most critical points in selling. Buyers are apt to fall in love at first sight --- or not at all .

If your home lacks curb appeal, chances are the first impression will not be counteracted by the most perfect floor plan or the most tasteful interior. Spruce up the view of your home from the street, including lawn, shrubs, shutters, windows, front door, mail box. Add potted flowers out front, a wreath on the door, update outdoor lighting fixtures, whatever will enhance your home's "Buy Me" look.

Mistake #4: Dark, Dirty, Cluttered Homes

A clean, bright decor is what buyers want. Probably the best dollar-for-dollar investment you can make when selling your home is fresh paint. Neutral colors are best. Next to paint comes new carpeting or flooring. Together these make a huge difference when selling.

Get rid of the clutter! Make sure countertops, cabinets, closets, office spaces, bedrooms are all decluttered. Make the home look clean simple bright and inviting. Make your home look better than it ever has before.

Focus on the three rooms that are most inspected, the kitchen, master bedroom/bath and garage. Forget these and you might as well forget the buyer too. Make sure your oven and refrigerator are clean! In the master move the furniture to create spaciousness. Scrub the master bath till it sparkles. The ideal garage stores only cars and perhaps an orderly display of tools so throw out your junk to show off room for theirs.

Mistake #5: Let A Buyers Contract Languish

One of the most important moves you can make is to reply immediately to an offer. When buyers make an offer they are, right then, in the mood to buy. Moods, as you know, change, and you don't want to lose a sale because you stall in replying.

This Report Provided By:

Ryan Tollefsen
Prudential Jack White/Vista Real Estate
(907) 273-7282 - Direct
(907) 242-6911 - Cell
ryan@akhomeshow.com
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