Seller Mistakes That Could Cost Big Bucks!
Here are some big mistakes that sellers make, that could cost them big bucks!
The Guided Tour. Hovering over buyers and explaining every detail about your home makes them nervous. They might want to discuss your Phillips Ranch home with their spouse or their agent, and they will feel uncomfortable if you are within earshot. Buyers often want to have a
conversation about what they like and what they would change if the home were theirs. If you happen to hear this discussion, please keep your opinions to yourself. If you must be present during a showing, take a walk or go sit on the front porch until the buyers are done. Any questions they have will be relayed from their agent to your agent.
The Dirty, Messy, Cluttered House. You should already know that your house in Phillips Ranch needs to make a great first impression when buyers visit. There's a lot of competition out there, so make your home stand out. Pack up all the stuff you don't use, and store it. Clean every room, and keep it that way. Put away dirty laundry and dishes, and keep any pet-related smells under control. A pristine house will sell quickly, so your hard work will pay off.
The Unrealistic Seller. With all of the foreclosures and short sales available, you must price your Phillips Ranch home to compete. Buyers will compare your house to everything on the market, regardless of whether it is bank owned or not. Do you really think your house is worth 30% more than the foreclosure down the street? Go out and look at other properties in your area in your price range. How does yours compare? You must price it competitively. Get Real and Get it Sold!
The Tricky Listing. If the photos of your house have been photoshopped, and do not represent reality, if you forget to tell buyers about needed repairs, or about the river that runs through the back yard every time it rains, they will find out. Then they won't trust you. Even if you were able to trick someone into buying your home, the liability issues would be huge. Being honest about your home in Phillips Ranch will bring trust and respect from the buyers, and they will feel comfortable negotiating with you.
The Over-Personalized Home. Surely you have heard that you should use neutral colors when you decorate, if you are planning to sell your house. If you just can't live without chartreuse carpet, or you have to paint the walls black so you can sleep late, do it at your next house. Make this one appeal to the masses, and then one of them will buy it. Many prospective buyers just can't get past what they perceive as odd colors or decorations.
The Bad MLS Photos. Did you know there is a facebook page dedicated to bad MLS photos? You really don't want to see your Phillips Ranch home there! Make sure your home 
is tidied up before pictures are taken, and then check what they look like online. Either have your agent send you a link to the listing, or find it yourself on one of the many real estate websites that carry MLS data. There is only one thing worse than bad MLS photos: No MLS photos. Buyers expect to have an idea of what your house looks like before they come to look. Don't disappoint them.
The For-Sale-By-Owner Ads. When you listed your house for sale with a real estate agent, you gave up your 'by owner' status. Advertising it yourself as by owner, when it is listed by a broker will just irritate and confuse prospective buyers. If you really think your house need to be on craigslist several times a day, talk it over with your agent, and be sure to advertise in the right category. The best course of action is to let your agent do his job. You are paying him a lot of money to market your home, so back off and let him do it.
For more information about selling your Phillips Ranch Real Estate, and for current homes for sale, foreclosures, property values, and more, please visit the Phillips Ranch Real Estate information website at Phillips Ranch Real Estate. And you can always contact me, Brett Ehart, with all of your real estate or mortgage questions. Call (909) 868-1955 or email Brett@bkEstates.com.
