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🌟 The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Dated: April 28 2025
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🌟 The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Because no one wants to be “that” listing...
Selling your home is kind of like hosting a huge party: you want it to go smoothly, you want everyone to love it, and you definitely don't want anyone quietly judging you because you forgot to clean the guest bathroom.
Here are the biggest mistakes sellers make (and how you can gracefully avoid them):
🚫 1. Overpricing from the Start
Your home might be your castle, but if you price it like it's Buckingham Palace, buyers will peace out fast.
Pro Tip: Price it right, not high. You'll usually make more in the long run. (Also, people love a good bidding war.)
🚫 2. Refusing to Declutter
Buyers don’t want to see your extensive Beanie Baby collection or 47 coffee mugs with sassy sayings.
Pro Tip: Less is more. Clear surfaces, clear floors, clear closets. Let buyers see the space, not your stuff.
🚫 3. Ignoring Obvious Repairs
That wobbly stair rail you’ve been ignoring since 2017? Yeah, buyers notice.
Pro Tip: Fix the easy stuff. It makes your house feel well-cared for and avoids scaring people off during inspections.
🚫 4. Staying Home During Showings
Nothing says “awkward” like the seller chilling on the couch while buyers tiptoe around.
Pro Tip: Leave. Run errands. Go get coffee. Pretend you're starring in an episode of House Hunters and let them imagine living there.
🚫 5. Getting Weird About Negotiations
Selling is emotional—but negotiations aren’t personal.
Pro Tip: Keep your eyes on the goal (getting it sold!) and lean on your agent (hi, that’s me) to help you stay calm and strategic.
Bottom line: A little prep goes a long way.
Price it right. Clean it up. Stay flexible.
And if you need someone to talk you out of putting a neon green shag rug in the living room before showings... I’m your girl.
Catch you next post,
Sarah “I’ll Help You Not Sabotage Your Sale” Fitzpatrick
Sarah Fitzpatrick
Hey there - I’m Sarah Fitzpatrick, and real estate is my full-time gig (not a side hustle, not a hobby, and definitely not something I only do on weekends). Since 2019, I’ve been helping buyers a....
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