built to his personal taste, naturally the home has a full basketball court and a putting green. Despite all the accoutrements, this 9 bed, 19 bath home still sits on the market unsold ( as of June 2021 ). #pricing.
Price Dropping
Another pricing trap to avoid is listing your home far above other homes in the area, with the intention of dropping the price if it does not sell after three months. That is potentially workable in a stable or increasing market. However, if the market in your area is declining, you may be forced to reduce the price even more drastically to catch up to the falling market. Price competitively from the beginning. Do not hesitate to reevaluate your local market. Work with your real estate agent to determine the fair market value of your home.
Do: 1. check active listings 2. check closed listings 3. check the off market price listings 4. track trends and research the current market
OTHER SELLERS’ MISTAKES
Zillow has compiled a list of “Don'ts” to help people avoid the pitfalls of an otherwise successful sale.
Selling Before Getting Qualified Yourself
Entering a contract to sell your home before you get qualified to buy another home is problematic. Your financial situation may have shifted since your last purchase, and you may not meet the requirements for a loan, or you may not be able to sell at a price that enables you to buy the kind of replacement home you
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