among themselves. If you must be home, try to stay out of the way and avoid discussions if possible. One example of that comes to mind is a gentleman who had been looking at homes all day. Finally, when he got to the last home, he knew it was "the one", and in his mind he was willing to pay full price when he walked in the door. The homeowner was there, and proceeded to tell him she had already purchased another home and couldn't sleep at night for worrying about 2 mortgage payments. With that information in mind, the purchaser offered $30K below list price and the seller accepted. That seller will never know how much she had cost herself by being home and talking to the purchaser! Unless there’s a real reason for it, don’t ask your agent to be present for all showings, either. That will limit your showing activity. Other agents want privacy with their buyers and they do not usually have time to work around your agent’s schedule.
Waiting It Out
If you decide to wait, you are joining the thousands of other homeowners who have also decided to wait. When a few decide it’s time to take the plunge, you’re already too late. If you need/ want to sell now, then sell now. There will never be a better time.
Not Taking the First Quick Bid
This happens often. The seller gets an offer early on and is suddenly filled with confidence that the house will easily sell and maybe even inspire a bidding war. It feels like you’re standing over a pond packed with hungry fish. The first offer doesn’t seem great, and you naturally assume there must be bigger, juicier fish to be had. So, you throw the not-so-small-after-all fish back in. Big mistake. That first offer is often the “catch of the day.”
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