Hiring a Realtor from Highest-Price Suggestion
Choosing a real estate agent simply because of a higher-end price for your home than other agents have suggested is not in your best interest and unfortunately people do it all the time. A good Realtor will know more about the market for your home than you do. Pick an agent who can provide you with real numbers and solid marketing plans for your home. 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 this mistake by interviewing several agents and selecting the one who offers sales data and a strategic listing price, and not necessarily the highest price. Sometimes a real estate agent will intentionally tell you that your house is worth more than it actually is. We refer to this as the agent "buying the listing."
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, then don’t let emotional attachments to the home affect how you price it. The most objective price will come from the CMA provided by your real estate agent. 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 your home. By focusing on the CMA results and maintaining a firm strictly business attitude, you can keep emotions at bay.
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