one did not. Let a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) be your guide, along with the advice of a real estate professional such as myself.
Hiring a Realtor from Highest-Price Suggestion
Choosing a real estate agent simply because they suggested a higher price for your home than other agents is not in your best interest. A good Realtor will know more about the market for your home than you do. Pick an agent who can provide you with some real numbers and solid marketing plans. The person you choose to sell your home should be knowledgeable in the local area, trustworthy, and quick to answer questions or concerns regarding the entire selling process. Avoid mistakes by selecting one that offers sales data and a strategic listing price, not the highest price. This is my proven method over the years.
Subjective Pricing
Selling your home is a business transaction between a qualified buyer and yourself. If you have enjoyed living in your home for years but have decided to move on, don’t let emotional attachments to the home affect how you price it. The most objective price will come from the CMA provided by a real estate agent such as myself. Memorable moments spent in your home are priceless, but they do not add to the selling price. It is also unrealistic to add dollars because of the labor spent making the house into the home you desired. By focusing on the CMA results and maintaining a firm, strictly business attitude, you can keep emotions at bay.
First Day High-Price Blues
The most crucial time for your home is the first 10 days on the market. Once your home is on the MLS, you will see how much interest is generated. If your price is too high, buyers will pass you
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