Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home!

Overpricing the Property

It’s tempting to list your home high, especially if you’ve put a lot of love (and sweat) into it. But overpricing is one of the biggest traps sellers fall into. You might think you’re leaving room for negotiation, but the truth is—it can backfire big time.

When a home is overpriced, here’s what usually happens:

• Buyers skip over it because it doesn’t match their budget filters.

• It lingers on the market, making people wonder if something’s wrong.

• You may end up reducing the price later, which looks like desperation.

The key is to price it based on the market—not your emotions. Look at similar homes in your area. Are they upgraded? Newer? Larger? Real estate agents call this a comparative market analysis (CMA), and MyOwnMove can help you connect with a local pro to get one done quickly.

Remember, the right price brings the right buyers through the door—and that’s what gets you solid offers.

Neglecting Home Repairs

That dripping faucet? The squeaky door? The cracked tile in the hallway? They might seem like small things to you, but to a buyer, they scream neglect.

Buyers are walking through your home with sharp eyes. They’re imagining living there, yes—but they’re also tallying up future repair costs. If they spot too many red flags, they’ll either walk away or submit a lower offer.

Here are the most common issues that send up red flags:

• Leaking faucets or running toilets

• Cracks in walls or ceilings

• Stains or signs of water damage

• Doors or windows that stick or don’t close right

Fixing these things shows you’ve taken good care of the property—and that builds buyer confidence. Before listing, do a walk-through with a critical eye or, better yet, have a pre-inspection done.

MyOwnMove recommends creating a checklist and tackling the easy stuff first. You’d be amazed how fresh a home feels with just a few touch-ups.

Poor Staging or No Staging at All

You might love how your home looks, but staging is about helping buyers see themselves living there—not you. Poor staging (or none at all) can seriously impact your home’s appeal.

Think of it like this: When you go to a showroom, everything is set up perfectly. Clean, cozy, and designed to spark ideas. That’s exactly what your home should do for potential buyers.

Common staging mistakes include:

• Leaving rooms cluttered or overly personalized

• Arranging furniture awkwardly, making rooms feel smaller

• Using bold or dark paint colors that don’t appeal to most

On the flip side, great staging makes a home feel larger, brighter, and more inviting. You don’t have to buy new furniture or hire a designer. Just clearing out clutter, adding a few neutral pieces, and letting in more light can do wonders.

Need help? MyOwnMove has pros in your area who can offer staging advice—or handle it for you.

Bad Listing Photos

You know what they say: a picture is worth a thousand showings. Okay, maybe that’s not the exact quote—but it should be! Online listings are usually the first place buyers meet your home. And bad photos can ruin that first impression.

Dark, blurry, or poorly composed pictures don’t just make your home look worse—they make it invisible. People scroll right past.

To fix that, make sure your photos:

• Are taken in natural daylight

• Show full rooms, not just furniture

• Highlight your home’s best features (think: fireplace, kitchen island, big windows)

• Are clean and clutter-free

Want to stand out even more? Consider a video tour or virtual walkthrough. These tools are buyer magnets.

MyOwnMove works with talented photographers who know how to make homes pop online. Trust us—good visuals sell faster.

Failing to Declutter and Clean

A cluttered home feels chaotic. A clean, decluttered one feels like a blank slate. Buyers want to imagine their own lives in your home—not be distracted by your laundry pile or overstuffed bookshelves.

Decluttering doesn’t mean living out of a suitcase. It just means simplifying:

• Pack away personal items and knick-knacks

• Organize closets to show off storage space

• Clear counters in the kitchen and bathrooms

• Vacuum, mop, and wipe every surface

This is also the time to do a deep clean. Dust the baseboards, wash the windows, and make everything sparkle.

If cleaning’s not your thing, hire someone. It’s worth it. A spotless home tells buyers: this place is well cared for.

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