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 even sparking a bidding war. It’s like standing over a pond full of eager fish. The first offer doesn’t look appealing, and you naturally think there must be larger, tastier fish available. So, you toss the surprisingly sizable fish back in. Big mistake. That “throwback” is often the “catch of the day.”
Becoming Friends with the Buyer
It’s appropriate, even important, to be friendly, but don’t let the personal nature of someone being in your home lead to lengthy discussions with buyers, as personality conflicts can often cloud judgment. Be cautious with comments about items related to the house and neighborhood. Remember, this could be their
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