Peter’s Top 5 list of what ALL sellers should avoid when listing

1. Overpricing the Home

Why it hurts:
Buyers are extremely price-sensitive and have access to market data. An overpriced home sits, grows stale, and ultimately sells for less than if it were accurately priced from day one.

Better approach:
Consult with your Trusted Advisor to determine your home’s value. Miss Zillow will not be providing an accurate assessment of value!

2. Neglecting Repairs & Presentation

Why it hurts:
Small issues—loose doorknobs, peeling paint, broken switches—signal poor maintenance and reduce perceived value. Messy or cluttered homes photograph poorly and turn buyers off.

Better approach:
Prioritize what refreshing could deliver a positive ROI. Handle minor repairs, declutter, clean thoroughly, and consider light staging. Your Trusted Advisor has the experience to help keep these repairs focused and within your budget.

3. Limiting Showing Availability

Why it hurts:
More showings = more offers. Sellers who block access, require long notice periods, or avoid weekend showings drastically reduce buyer traffic.

Better approach:
Be flexible. Make the home show-ready as often as possible to maximize exposure in the first 14 days.

We will help you craft a schedule that will not deter showings, and will keep your anxiety to a minimum.

4. Ignoring Professional Photography & Marketing

Why it hurts:
Most buyers decide online whether a home is worth seeing in person. Dark, crooked, or low-quality photos eliminate interest before it begins.

Better approach:
Use high-quality photos, floor plans, video tours, and strong listing copy. It makes a dramatic difference in speed and final sale price. I spare no expense using the best media professionals to make your online presence POP!

5. Staying Emotionally Attached or Involved

Why it hurts:
Sellers can get defensive during negotiations, overreact to feedback, or take low offers personally. Emotional decisions often lead to lost deals.

Better approach:
Buyers are about to make what will likely be that largest financial decision of their lives selecting a home to purchase. Buyer agent feedback can be a great tool to help us understand what buyers are finding desirable and challenging about the house. Let your agent negotiate strategically and filter all feedback productively.

By Peter Hunt

Century 21 Action Plus Realty 908-601-4934