The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity while the supply of homes for sale grows.
You may not realize that if you aren't working with an agent. Here's the downside: If you are not informed, you can adjust your strategy or expectations to today's market, leading to costly mistakes.
You may not realize that if you aren't working with an agent. Here's the downside: If you are not informed, you can adjust your strategy or expectations to today's market, leading to costly mistakes.
Here's a look at some of the most common ones—and how The Aaronson Group can help you avoid them when you sell.
1. Overpricing your house
Many sellers set their asking price too high, so there's an uptick in homes with price reductions today. An unrealistic price will deter potential buyers, cause an appraisal issue, or lead to your house sitting on the market longer. An article from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains:
"Some sellers are pricing their homes higher than ever just because they can, but this may drive away serious buyers and result in unapproved appraisals . . ."
To avoid falling into this trap, partner with The Aaronson Group. We use recent sales of similar homes, the condition of your house, local market trends, and so much more to find the price that'll attract more buyers and open the door for multiple offers and a faster sale.
2. Skipping the small stuff
You may try to skip essential repairs, thinking you can pass the task on to your buyer. However, visible issues (even if minor) can turn off potential buyers and result in lower offers or demands for concessions. As money talks, news says:
"Home shoppers like turning on lights, flushing toilets, and running the water. They may assume you've skipped other maintenance if these basic things don't work. Homes that appear neglected aren't likely to fetch top price."
If you want to prepare your house for sale, The Aaronson Group would love to help. We can do a walk-through with you and highlight anything you must tackle before the photographer arrives.
You may try to skip essential repairs, thinking you can pass the task on to your buyer. However, visible issues (even if minor) can turn off potential buyers and result in lower offers or demands for concessions. As money talks, news says:
"Home shoppers like turning on lights, flushing toilets, and running the water. They may assume you've skipped other maintenance if these basic things don't work. Homes that appear neglected aren't likely to fetch top price."
If you want to prepare your house for sale, The Aaronson Group would love to help. We can do a walk-through with you and highlight anything you must tackle before the photographer arrives.
3. Not looking at things objectively
Buyers today are feeling the pinch of high home prices and mortgage rates. With tight affordability, they may come in with an offer lower than you'd want to see – mainly if you didn't stage, price, or market the house well.
It would be best if you didn't take this personally. Getting overly emotional can put the sale at risk. As an article from Ramsey Solutions says:
"Remember, a buyer's offer does not reflect their opinion of your home or your housekeeping abilities. . . The sale of your home is strictly a business transaction. If they start with a low offer, don't take it personally and get emotional. Instead, channel that energy toward negotiating. Work with your agent and make a counteroffer."
Buyers today are feeling the pinch of high home prices and mortgage rates. With tight affordability, they may come in with an offer lower than you'd want to see – mainly if you didn't stage, price, or market the house well.
It would be best if you didn't take this personally. Getting overly emotional can put the sale at risk. As an article from Ramsey Solutions says:
"Remember, a buyer's offer does not reflect their opinion of your home or your housekeeping abilities. . . The sale of your home is strictly a business transaction. If they start with a low offer, don't take it personally and get emotional. Instead, channel that energy toward negotiating. Work with your agent and make a counteroffer."
4. Being unwilling to negotiate
The supply of homes for sale has grown. That means buyers have more options, and with that comes more negotiation power. As a seller, you may see more buyers getting an inspection, requesting repairs, or asking for help with closing costs today. It would help if you were prepared to have those conversations. As U.S. News real estate explains:
"If you've received an offer for your house that isn't quite what you'd hoped it would be, expect to negotiate . . . the only way to come to a successful deal is to make sure the buyer also feels like he or she benefits . . . consider offering to cover some of the buyer's closing costs or agree to a credit for a minor repair the inspector found."
The Aaronson Group will help you determine what levers to pull based on your goals, budget, and timeframe.
The supply of homes for sale has grown. That means buyers have more options, and with that comes more negotiation power. As a seller, you may see more buyers getting an inspection, requesting repairs, or asking for help with closing costs today. It would help if you were prepared to have those conversations. As U.S. News real estate explains:
"If you've received an offer for your house that isn't quite what you'd hoped it would be, expect to negotiate . . . the only way to come to a successful deal is to make sure the buyer also feels like he or she benefits . . . consider offering to cover some of the buyer's closing costs or agree to a credit for a minor repair the inspector found."
The Aaronson Group will help you determine what levers to pull based on your goals, budget, and timeframe.
5. Not using us
Did you notice anything? Partnering with The Aaronson Group helps prevent each of these mistakes from happening. Selling your house without an agent's help is the biggest mistake. The Aaronson Group has experience and expertise in pricing, marketing, negotiating, and more. That knowledge streamlines the selling process and usually results in drumming up more interest, which ultimately can get you a higher final price.
Bottom line
To avoid making mistakes like these, you need to work with us! Contact The Aaronson Group. Call: 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com
To avoid making mistakes like these, you need to work with us! Contact The Aaronson Group. Call: 949-388-5194 or email info@previewochomes.com
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