3 Major Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Carlsbad Single Story Home

Written by Posted On Thursday, 31 March 2016 09:14

3 Major Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Carlsbad Single Story Home

 

The process of selling a single story home in Carlsbad CA can be a drain on a seller’s emotions, time, and money if not done the proper way. First time home sellers or home sellers who prefer to do it by themselves without any help are the ones who usually end up stressed out the most with a home that does not sell or even attract buyers.

Be aware of these mistakes to avoid when selling your Carlsbad CA single story home for sale.

Without the proper knowledge and guidance from an expert agent, it could be easy to commit these major pitfalls that could drain you of your money and energy.

 

Read on to find out the major pitfalls you should avoid when selling your Carlsbad CA single story home:

 

Not Detaching Yourself Emotionally

As a homeowner, it’s hard to transition to just being a homeseller. There are just too many memories that you have created in your home and it could be difficult to distance yourself emotionally from your home. But getting emotional could bring a host of problems in the selling process, including overpricing your home or failing to depersonalize it before a buyer comes for a viewing. Once you decide to sell your home, it could help if you start thinking of yourself as a seller rather than a homeowner. Look at the selling process from a financial perspective and you will be able to better distance yourself emotionally. To help you do this, you could make a few renovations and stage your home so it looks less like the home you remember. It will also help attract more buyers and fetch you a better price for your home too!

 

Not Hiring an Agent

This is one of the biggest mistakes any homeseller can make. Thinking that you can sell the home on your own successfully is a major pitfall you should avoid. Homeselling is already difficult as it is, especially without the technical know how and expertise of an experienced agent. Instead of thinking of the 5-6% commission you could save by not hiring an agent, think of it this way - you actually have more to gain in terms of money, time, and buyers when you hire a real estate agent. A good agent will help you price your home right, market it through a variety of methods, bring in potential and qualified buyers, save you time by taking care of all the complicated paperwork and contracts (The average transaction uses 300 to 500 pages.), and negotiate on your behalf.

Stay away from these common selling errors to enjoy the best sale from your Carlsbad CA one story home.

Setting the Wrong Price

The key to selling your home fast is setting the right price. Overpricing your home will turn off buyers and leave your home on the market far longer than you expected. On the other hand, underpricing your home could send an impression to buyers and agents that there is a problem with your home. A real estate agent will be able to help you price your home right based on the current market values and what buyers find attractive without you losing profit.

 

If you want your Carlsbad CA single story home for sale to sell faster and a better price, make sure you avoid these major pitfalls in home selling and hire the best agent to help you through any problems and obstacles that may arise in the process.

 

You can read about more tips for selling your home at http://SanDiegoHomes4u.com.

 

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Dennis Smith specializes in the beach, and north coastal communities of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, single story homes for sale in Carlsbad CA, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, & 55+ senior homes. You get 2 agents with combined 38 years experience working for you. You get knowledge end expertise in the real estate market like no other. We attend over 60 webinars & classes each year. You get cutting edge marketing from our personal marketing team. You get our specialized knowledge from our Advanced Designations: ABR,SRES, ePro, SFR & CDPE. You also get our FREE moving truck, for life.

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