These Are The Most Common Home Selling Mistakes

PennyGem’s Elizabeth Keatinge tells us what mistakes to avoid in a sellers’ market.

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00:00So, you're thinking of selling your house.

00:06Don't treat it like it's still your home once it's on the market.

00:09Treat it like a product.

00:10That's what real estate agent Terry Robinson tells NerdWallet.

00:13Robinson recommends depersonalizing the property, quote, so that persons are not getting enamored

00:19with your baseball collection, but they're enamored with the house, unquote.

00:22Investopedia recommends not getting emotional about the house.

00:26Keep your emotions in check and focus on the business aspect of selling your home.

00:30The site also suggests not setting an unrealistic price and not expecting the asking price.

00:36If your home needs work, getting an inspection, being upfront, and selling as is can help

00:41avoid surprises during escrow.

00:43Don't accept offers from unqualified buyers.

00:46Asking for a pre-approval letter is not unreasonable.