CHAPTER 15 Blurry Pics, Meh Deals & The Mistakes That Keep Your House our House Sitting Let’s cut to the chase. You staged your home, cleaned like a maniac, painted over the polka-dot bathroom, and scrubbed grout until your arms went numb. And still… your home is sitting there like the last donut at a meeting—just not getting picked . So what gives? Chances are, you may be a victim of one (or more) of these very avoidable mistakes that secretly sabotage home sales all the time. Let’s fix that. With humor. And strategy. Mistake #1: Using Photos Taken with a Potato This one’s a biggie. You know what buyers see before they ever walk through your door? Photos. And yet, agents across the country are still out here committing real estate crimes like: • Taking crooked photos with ancient phones • Leaving toilet seats up in every bathroom shot • Forgetting to turn lights on, open blinds, or move the laundry mountain out of the corner Professional photography isn’t optional—it’s the cover photo of your home’s dating profile. And bad lighting = instant left swipe. Your Fix: Hire a professional real estate photographer. Period. If your agent shows up with an iPad and says, “I’ve got this,” 57
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