Top 5 Mistakes Sellers Make That Could Cost You Thousands!
- Failure to hire a qualified realtor.
- Not getting an appraisal before listing your property.
- Failing to fix up the obvious.
- Dated fixtures
- Rooms that need paint
- Clogged gutters
- Lack of attention to landscaping
- Other obvious fix-ups
- Failing to show a clean, well-kempt home
- Over-pricing a home. Not being somewhat negotiable.
- Under-pricing a home. Leaving money on the table.
Top 10 Mistakes Many Buyers Make
- Determining how long a house has been on the market.
- Falling in love with a property without regard to price (crossing the emotional line).
- Not doing a competitive market analysis.
- Assuming a new home does not need a home inspection.
- Buying the most expensive house in the neighborhood.
- Buying the least expensive house in the neighborhood.
- Failing to require the seller to provide a new survey if the only thing available is a sub division plat or an outdated survey.
- Failing to properly negotiate a contract with regard to price and special stipulations.
- Failing to become familiar with the neighborhood and surrounding area.
- Failing to utilize the resources of Buyer Agency.
These tips are compliments of Ellijay Real Estate Agent Jack Nunn.