Four Charlotte Real Estate Mistakes Sellers Make
Is your home is just sitting on the market month after month? Have you only received ridiculously low offers or none at all? You very well may be committing one of several common seller slip-ups. Some homes almost sell themselves, but if you don’t have that amazing home in the perfect location, you’ll need to be especially careful that you’re not committing one these four easily-avoidable Charlotte real estate mistakes.
Your home is priced too high: If no one’s even looking at your house, it may be priced above market value. Check out the competition, and reevaluate how badly you need to sell. If you’re unwilling to drop the price to get buyers through the front door, maybe it’s not a good time for you to sell.- Your house isn’t marketed properly: Make sure you and your real estate agent are doing everything possible to get the word out about your home. Include all of your home’s best assets and many flattering photos in your online marketing. With most home buyers starting their search on the Internet, if your home doesn’t look good online, they may be crossing your home off their list even before giving it a chance. Remember the first impression, whether online or in person, is imperative.
- You’re not getting buyers through the door: If your Charlotte real estate just isn’t selling, it may be because your agent isn’t doing enough to get buyers through the door. Make sure you have detailed and open discussions with your agent from the beginning. That way you’ll each know exactly what you expect from the other. If you’re not getting the results you want, talk with your agent and put a plan in place to reach your goals.
- Your home is in less than good condition. Make sure all of the necessary repairs have been made. Clean! Remove as much clutter from your home as you can. You want potential buyers to come in and imagine themselves living there. Don’t distract them with your personal items or make them want to run right back out of the door. Be sure your Charlotte home for sale is 'show-ready.'
If you need help ensuring you’re not making a common Charlotte real estate mistake, give me a call or email me.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS/Realtor®/Broker
Broker@TheCharlotteScoop.com
Phone (704) 491-3310
These are some good tips Debe and very true. If a seller would look at these 4 things, they probably can get the home sold.
Each and every one of those can be the difference between having a "For Sale" or a "Sold" sign in your yard.
Great tips, as always, Debe.
Deb - So true! It seems simple to overcome! Have a great weekend!
great stuff Debi, it takes so much more these days, lots and lots to do.
Debe
Those mistakes are sale killers.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
A good house, well presented and well priced should not be sitting on the market. These are all valid reasons for a home not selling, Debe.
Simple tips yett the difference between selling and not selling a home!