You have one chance to sell your home at the best possible price. To secure you a better outcome, avoid these common errors.

Mistake 1. Over-capitalising on renovations

There are three tasks that have the highest possible return on time and money invested in selling: painting, gardening and house-washing. Paint the bathroom ceilings when necessary, paint kitchen cupboards if the colours are out-dated, consider painting hallways and rooms if the current colours are very dark. Always choose light and neutral colours.

Painting exteriors can be costly, particularly when scaffolding is involved. Discuss with us first before we starting and we will help you determine if an exterior re-painting is the best way to go. Small touch-ups or just painting window sills are most likely to be enough. Often a comprehensive house-wash is all that needs to be done. Make sure to wash gutters, paths and driveways too.

Mistake 2. Insufficient details for buyers to make the offer

Over the past few years, the real estate marketing has grown to the point that disclosure is now paramount. Buyers are now expecting extensive details to be available when they visit your house.

Bear in mind that too many unknowns will dampen the spirits of even the most willing buyer. Anticipate their questions in advance so that consumers can concentrate on how much they want.

In return, you would benefit from getting simpler offers with less conditions.

Mistake 3. Underestimate the importance of decluttering

The more clutter you remove, the more spacious your house looks to your potential buyers.

Hiring a storage unit is a smart investment. Your garage can serve as a last resort for storage.

Clutter consumes equity. It's just as clear as that.

Mistake 4. Ignorance of presentation

Dress up for results! Borrow furniture from friends and family if possible, or invest in the services offered by home staging companies to show the best presentation of your property. Well-positioned furniture encourages customers to imagine themselves living in your house.

As a result, they are more likely to build an emotional attachment to your property and have a positive effect on the price they are willing to pay. Empty houses are associated with feelings of cold and unwelcoming. If you just get 1 extra offer during staging, the added competition should help you regain your investment and a lot more.

Mistake 5. Trusting the wrong real estate professional

Although the commision rate is naturally an important factor, beware of deciding solely on the cost. Instead, concentrate on finding an agent that can understand how to draw as many customers as possible and build a sense of rivalry.

An average salesperson can normally sell your house, but a professional one can bring extra 5-10 percent (or more) to the potential value of your property.

Ready to make the next move?

Selling a property can feel daunting in the beginning. The key is having a plan in place along with a trusted adviser you can call on to answer all those little questions that come up along the way.

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