You’re ready to downsize. Or maybe move to another town to be closer to your kids or grandkids. It’s a boomer male thing to do. But when it comes to selling your home, you don’t want to commit these 10 big mistakes home sellers tend to make. And thanks to a little intel from our friends over at money.com, you don’t have to. Read on so this whole process is relatively pain-free. That’s not to mention a bit more profitable.
10 Big Mistakes Homesellers Make
“On average, home sellers commit up to five of these home-selling “sins” and lose thousands of dollars on their home sale as a result. The good news? All of these mistakes are easily avoidable — if you know how to identify them.”
-money.com
1.Not hiring a professional to sell: Even if you’re in a competitive market such as Boston, and you think your home will sell easily, you need the expertise of a real estate pro to score the best deal.
2. Neglecting necessary repairs prior to selling: Do necessary repairs before listing and save yourself the last-minute headache of trying to quickly fix issues such as a leaking roof or botched caulk job.
3. Refusing to remove your clutter and junk prior to the sale: With all that extra stuff in the way, home buyers can’t see the home for its true potential, and the offer will reflect that.
4. Selling your house empty: Prospective home buyers need to be able to visualize how the home looks with furniture and how functional it will be for their own family.
5. Mispricing your home: Work with your real estate agent to list your home at the perfect price to make sure it doesn’t sit on the market for too long.
6. Not setting the stage for sale day: Remember: Buyers purchase with their hearts and not their heads.
To discover the other four big mistakes home sellers make, read the entire post here. Then let us know what you think. Are there any home selling mistakes you want your fellow boomer males to avoid? Share with us below.
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