Do's and Dont's

• 10 Steps to a Successful Sale
• Short Sale Information
• Setting a Competitive Price
• Marketing Your Home
• Seller's Checklist
• Do's and Don'ts
• Showing Tips
• For Sale by Owner
• Preparing to Move

Do

• Do hire a REALTOR® - In addition to all the other benefits, using a REALTOR® allows you to freely speak your mind and much more easily express your emotions and frustrations without the risk of damaging negotiations.
• Do recognize that every area has its own market. Your home's value is completely different from the same exact home 30 miles away.
• Do create an inviting home - help the buyer envision living in your home.
• Do provide easy access for showings and always be prepared to show.
• Do consult with a tax advisor and, if warranted, an attorney about the implications of selling your home.

Don't

• Don't spend money on expensive upgrades in hopes of selling for top dollar. Sellers who replace carpet or install granite countertops right before putting their home on the market generally never recoup the expense.
• Don't overprice your home to "allow for negotiating room". This tactic will definitely work against you and price you out of the market.
• Don't be inflexible on price. A lot can change between the time your home hits the market and the time you receive an offer. Keep your eye on home prices and what's selling in your neighborhood and be willing to adjust the listing price accordingly.
• Don't use your tax assessment as a pricing guideline. Your tax assessment is not an accurate measure of your home's value. Comparing similar homes that have sold in your neighborhood will better reflect its true market value.
• Don't have personal conversations with a buyer. Nothing will get you a lower price faster than announcing you've already taken a job in another state.