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Selling Mistakes
Being
Oblivious of Your Rights & Responsibilities
It
is of the utmost importance that you stay well informed of the details of your
real estate contract. Real estate contracts can often be very complex and
confusing, and they are legally binding documents. It is important that you
know what you are responsible for before signing the contract. Not being
familiar with your contract could cost you hundreds, or even thousands of
dollars on repairs and/or inspections.
Asking The Wrong Price For Your Property
It is critical the right price is placed on the property. Anybody selling a
product obviously desires to get the most money possible for that product.
Placing an excessively high price on a property often proves to be
counteractive to this cause.
Before you set your price you should go over all
the area sales and comparables in that area. Have your agent prepare this for
you and get a copy to look over yourself.
A high listing price will often cause prospective buyers to anticipate more
than what you have to offer, or even cause them to lose interest before they
even view your property. As a result, overpriced properties have a tendency to
take an unusual amount of time to sell, and they end up being sold at a lower
price.
Only Using One Method Of Marketing/Advertising
There are many
ways to market and advertise your property these days such as Open Houses,
Classified Ads, Home Magazines, Real Estate Websites, Flyers, etc. Your realtor
should employ a wide variety of marketing techniques. You also want to select a
realtor that is going to be committed to selling your property; they should be
readily available for every phone call from a perspective buyer. Most contacts
are made during business hours so verify that they will be trying to sell your
home during these hours.
Trying To Sell To Window Shoppers
It is important to be able to distinguish realistic potential buyers from mere
window shoppers. Often times people who do not come through a realtor are
several months away from buying, and are more interested in browsing the market
than actually making a purchase. Many times they are not prepared to make a
purchase because they have not sold their home yet, are not financially
prepared, or they may even be unsure as to whether they want to relocate or
not. Typically, a real estate agent should investigate a potential buyer’s
credit rating, savings, and purchasing power. This will help keep you from
wasting your time marketing towards the wrong people.
Not Preparing Your Home For Sale
The home needs to be made a presentable and as
pleasant as possible when attempting to sell to prospective buyers. Be sure to
make any necessary repairs and clean. A dirty home in need repairs will lower
the value of your home and even turn away some buyers.
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“Pressuring” while showing
Buying a home can be an emotional and difficult decision. So it is not normally
a good idea to pressure or negotiate with prospective buyers while they are
viewing your property. It is best to be hospitable and warm. Be helpful and
receptive to any questions they may have.
Choosing The Wrong Real Estate Agent
Experienced real estate agents often cost as much
as brand new agents. There is a greater probability the experienced agent may
be able to fetch you a little higher price for your home, in less time with
fewer hassles. It is important to take your time when selecting a real estate
agent. Be sure to interview several agents. Selling your home often times the
most important financial transaction that you will ever make.
Locking Yourself in
You
should take your time when selecting a real estate agent. But sometimes it is
possible to misjudge and select the wrong agent to represent you, or perhaps
their first impression was good but they just have not followed through and are
not meeting your expectations. In any case, you should have the right to fire
your agent. Also you should have the right to choose another agent instead of
just being appointed another one with out consulting you. Make sure you are in
the “drivers seat” before signing a real estate contract.
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