When feedback feels personal or offers come in lower than expected, remind yourself that this is a business transaction. Your focus should be on achieving your next goal—whether that’s upgrading, downsizing, or relocating. 6. Cutting Corners on Marketing Marketing isn’t optional—it’s essential. Homes with professional photos, video tours, and social media exposure consistently sell faster and for more money. If your agent recommends staging or updated visuals, take their advice. It’s not about spending more—it’s about presenting your home with excellence. Motivational Insight: The way you market your home determines how buyers value it. 7. Refusing to Negotiate Some sellers dig in, refusing to budge on price or terms. But flexibility doesn’t mean weakness—it means strategy. If you’re rigid, you might lose a motivated buyer over something small. Instead, aim for creative compromise: offer closing cost assistance, include appliances, or adjust move-out dates. Sometimes, those small gestures seal the deal. 8. Poor Communication Communication breakdowns can cause unnecessary delays or misunderstandings. Your agent’s role is to bridge that gap—so be responsive and honest about your expectations. Keep everyone on the same page: buyer, agent, lender, and title company. When communication flows, progress follows. 9. Trying to Sell Without an Agent Some sellers attempt to save on commission by going “For Sale by Owner.” But often, these sales take longer, attract fewer serious buyers, and sell for less overall. A professional agent brings more than paperwork—they bring
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