There are common mistakes that many sellers make when they go to sell their house. As a professional with over 20 years of selling experience, here are my top 5 picks to avoid.

1. Overpricing.   It’s the kiss of death in a buyers’ market.   Be realistic in your pricing and listen to the advice of your Realtor.
2. Not getting the house ready to sell. Don’t expect to sell if you have done nothing to prepare it for the market.   De-clutter, update, paint, repair, landscaping; the list goes on.  Ask your Realtor what you need to do before putting it on the market.
3. Being emotionally attached.   Yes, your house is your home – except for when it goes on the market. Time to switch gears and understand that it has become a commodity that is competing with other properties for a buyer.
4. Not Trusting Your Realtor. Unless you have a good reason to believe otherwise, you should listen to and solicit whatever advice your agent can give you. They are the ones who do this for a living day in and day out – take advantage of their knowledge.
5. Ignoring Lowball Offers. Don’t be insulated if you get a low offer. Set emotions aside and view this as a starting point to getting your house sold.

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