Three Mistakes Home Sellers Should Avoid by Chris &

1 of 21

Slide Notes

Three Mistakes Home Sellers Should Avoid

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Top three mistakes to avoid when selling your home.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Home Selling

Photo by opensourceway

Mistake 1. Hiring The Wrong Agent

Photo by rondostar

National Association of Realtors (NAR) Statistics show 70% of sellers interview only one real estate agent.

Photo by afagen

How Much Experience?

Photo by ecstaticist

What is the Marketing Plan?

Photo by nancyarora2020

How are their Negotiating Skills?

Photo by janissary

Do they know the local market?

Photo by Frederick Homes for Sale

Ask for Recommendations

Photo by mlaaker

Ask about 21st Century Technology

HD Photography and Videography

Photo by "The Wanderer's Eye Photography"

Ask about methods and frequency of communication

Photo by freefotouk

Ask about and understand the pricing strategy

Photo by thinkpanama

Mistake 2. Ignoring Your Agent's Advice

Photo by mahalie

A. No one know's more about the local market than a local Realtor. They help people buy and sell 24-7, 365 days a year.

B. A skilled local Realtor will recommend steps to sell based on facts and experience. Put aside your home bias, let your agent be a trusted adviser.

C. Recommendations Can Include:

Home Repairs, Painting
Cleaning, Decluttering, Staging
Pricing Strategy
Negotiating Strategy
Team of Real Estate Professionals
Contingency Response
Title and Closing Details

Mistake 3. Letting Maintenance Build Up

Photo by planetlight

Buyers will look with a critical eyd

Photo by lyzadanger

Deferred Maintenance

will frighten buyers away, or invite lowball offers

Photo by Stuck in Customs

Follow Your Realtor's Advice

to sell your home in the least amount of time for top dollar

Photo by MarkMoz12

The Highland Group - with Turning Point Real Estate

Frederick Md Real Estate

www.FrederickRealEstateOnline.com

Chris & Karen Highland

Haiku Deck Pro User

http://frederickrealestateonline.com