present at the showing is one of the main reasons potential buyers pass on your home; they often feel like they're trespassing on your territory. Leave the house while it is being shown. You can't do this when you're showing the house yourself, which is another reason to use a licensed broker. Lurking sellers can make buyers feel uneasy. Buyers may think they are intruding and consequently rush through the home. They might hesitate to discuss changes they would make or features they dislike. Buyers will feel uncomfortable closely inspecting the house while the owners are present. It’s easier for buyers to envision the home as theirs when they have the opportunity to critique and converse about it among themselves. If you need to be home, try to remain out of the way and answer questions only when asked. Avoid asking your agent to attend all showings unless there's a valid reason. This limits your showing opportunities. Other agents prefer privacy with their clients and typically do not have the flexibility to accommodate your agent’s schedule. A notable exception to this is if you have a horse farm or other specialty property. The buyers' agents may not have the expertise to point out the most valuable features that buyers want.
Waiting It Out
If you choose to wait, you are joining thousands of other homeowners who have made the same decision. When a few decide it’s time to take the plunge, it may already be too late for you. If you need or want to sell now, then sell now; there will never be a better time.
Not Taking the First Quick Bid
This happens frequently. The seller gets an early bite and suddenly feels confident that the house will sell easily, possibly
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