What Not To Do When You Sell Your Home

 

Here are three mistakes that I see sellers make in today’s market.



Are you thinking of selling? What are some of the mistakes you might make? There are three top mistakes that I see people make all the time, and today I want to talk about how you can avoid them: 1. Showing your home at its worst. I understand that people call last minute sometimes, but you only get one chance to make a first impression. Even in a seller’s market like this one, you need to have your home staged at all times.

“If you want to sell your home for the most money, you need the help of an experienced agent."

2. Not planning for taxes. There are tax exemptions on the sale of your residence, but in this day and age, we’re seeing so much appreciation that people are being put over the limits of those exemptions. Meet with your accountant to see if and how much you might be taxed. 3. Not filling out the disclosure form. You have to properly fill out the disclosure form, even in a seller’s market. You might not know everything, but you need to disclose any problems that you are aware of about your home. Your agent can help you with this form, but they aren’t allowed to fill it out for you. If you want to sell your home for the most money, especially in today’s market, you need the help of an experienced agent. That's where the Charlotte Mabry Team comes in; we have tons of experienced professionals, including myself, who can help you net the most money in the least amount of time. You can reach us at charlotte@charlottemabryteam.com or (423) 593-5588. We are standing by to help you.

Avoid These Common Buyer Mistakes

 

Here are four mistakes you should avoid at all costs as a buyer.



If you’re thinking about buying, make sure you don’t make these common mistakes: 1. Picking a bad location. This might mean it’s in a poor part of town. It might be cheaper to buy, but the value is worse in the long term. The lot location can also affect the resale value. If you sit way above or below grade, you can have trouble selling the home.

“I would never waive the inspection on a home I was buying."

2. Buying a home sight unseen. A lot of people are doing this, but it’s a mistake in the long run. You should at least try to see the home at a later date rather than make a decision based solely on the pictures. 3. Waiving the home inspection. This is a dangerous idea. There are some ways around it though. You might ask the inspector to look at the property on your first walk-through, for example. It won’t be a complete inspection, but it’s better than nothing. 4. Not having a knowledgeable representative. When you’re making an offer, you need someone who can give you advice on the location, pricing, and even what to waive. We have plenty of buyer specialists on the Charlotte Mabry Team. You can send me an email at charlotte@charlottemabryteam.com or call my team at (423) 593-5588. We would be glad to help you get the best deal on your new house.