Mistakes to avoid when selling a home

Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home-What To Know When homes for sale are listed and do not sell it may be the owner’s fault because there are things that they neglected to do. When selling their home here are some mistakes that the homeowner needs to avoid.

Not decluttering the home When prospective buyers look at houses for sale, they want to be able to imagine their furniture and personal items in the home. They do not want to see all of the homeowner’s personal pictures and cluttered rooms, closets, and countertops. Nothing is more embarrassing that for a prospective buyer to open a closet door and have stuff spill out. In addition, too much clutter can make the home look smaller that it really is. Before showing the house pack up the knickknacks and store them in a storage unit. Any excess furniture can also be stored there. You should also pack away all the personal pictures, clean off the counters, and pack away extra stuff that you have in the closets.

Not fixing broken things This does mean that you have to spend a fortune on fixing up the house but if there is a leaking faucet this should be fixed. Fix any squeaky hinges, if there are door handles missing on cabinets replace them instead of leaving them with one missing. If the doorknobs are loose, try to tighten them or replace them. Make sure that the handrails on stairs are secure. Stained, smelly carpet should be replaced, as this is something that can really turn a prospective buyer off from putting in a bid on your home. You may also need to paint the walls of your house if they are dingy looking. Homes for sale should appear fresh and appealing to the buyer. Fixing these things will also increase the value of your home.

Not hiring a real estate agent Yes, using a real estate agent does mean that you will have to pay a commission for their service but homes for sale by owner takes a lot of effort and time. There are so many different laws that must be abided by when selling a home that it can become difficult to see your home without using a real estate agent. Using a real estate agent can help you sell your home faster because they have the means to put your home out there for prospective buyers. They also know how to negotiate to get you the best price for your home and know all the laws and paperwork that needs to be done to sell your home.

These are just some of the mistakes that a homeowner makes when putting their house for sale.

Correcting these mistakes can help their home sell faster and bring in a larger profit.

This article is penned by Lora Davis for Chad Beckwith Realtor. If you are looking for top real estate agents in Des Moines who can crack the best deals on homes for sale in Des Moines or homes for sale in King County then meet up the team at Chad Beckwith Realtor.