Selling Tips

The 18 Worst Mistakes made by Home Sellers

This page lists 18 of the worst mistakes made by home sellers. It suggests, briefly, how to avoid these mistakes so that selling a home will indeed be an exciting and rewarding experience.



Mistake #1: Signing a Standard Agency Agreement.
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THE MOST DANGEROUS THING YOU CAN SIGN is a "standard" selling agreement. Thousands of sellers make this mistake - they sign up with an agent without realising what they are doing.

Once you sign, you are at the mercy of the agent. You have lost control. That's why many agents describe sellers as being "controlled" - it means the agent has control.
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Mistake #2: Not Trusting the Agent
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IF YOU DON'T TRUST THE AGENT, DON'T HIRE THE AGENT.
The most important ingredient in any relationship, business or personal, is trust.

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Mistake #3: The Quote Trap
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ONE OF THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES made by sellers is believing the price the agent quotes for the sale of their home.

Once you sign-up with the agent, if the selling price is less than the price you were quoted, too bad. There is nothing in the "standard" real estate agreements that compels agents to honour their quotes.
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Mistake #4: Failing to check out the Agent
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CHOOSING AN AGENT BASED SOLELY ON A HIGH QUOTED PRICE
and a low commission rate can be a dreadful mistake. Agents who offer low commissions can be poor negotiators. You are hiring an agent to negotiate the best market price for your home. Take the time to 'check out' the agent. A little research can mean BIG savings for you.
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