When it comes to selling your home, there’s no one that can support the process more than your real estate agent. They have the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully sell your home, and to sell it at the highest price possible.

But as a homeowner, there may be things that you’re doing (or not doing) that could be making their job harder.

A recent article from realtor.com outlined things real estate agents wish their clients knew about the home selling process, including:

• Your stuff may be nice to you, but not to everyone. You may think your home is decorated beautifully (and it may well be!), but all of those personal touches make the home feel like yours, which can make it harder for potential buyers to see the home as theirs. Listen to your real estate agent when they make suggestions on how to make your home more attractive to buyers — for example, by clearing clutter and removing personal touches like family photos.
• Don’t hide things from your agent. Your agent is on your team, and if you want them to help you successfully sell your home, you can’t hide things from them. If there’s something going on with your house — like a leaky faucet, broken air conditioner, or termite infestation — tell them; they can advise you on what needs to be fixed before listing and what can slide, so you don’t have to worry about those issues coming back to haunt you later in the process.
• Don’t overprice. Many sellers want to list their home at a high price, and then lower the price if the home doesn’t sell. But overpricing your home can keep a significant number of buyers away, and make it harder to sell your home. Work with your agent to come up with a listing price that’s both competitive and/ sets you up to sell for a price you’re happy with.

Selling in 2024? Let’s get it done right! Kevin and Jennifer Hanley, REALTORs The Hanley Home Team of Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners Southside 904-515-2479 HanleyHomeTeam.com