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Best steps to avoiding common home selling challenges

by Theresa Grella 07/03/2023

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You may have decided to embark on a new adventure in life by selling your home for a fresh start. With all the steps needed to sell your property, it’s good to be aware of the most common home selling problems to avoid them.

Not making needed repairs before listing 

Before listing your home on the real estate market, it’s a great idea to make needed repairs before potential buyers can visit the space. 

These repairs may include fixing floor tiling, updating the plumbing system, fixing window seals and other areas of the home. 

Fixing these ahead of time allows you to list your home for a great price without having to make too many reductions based on repairs required. 

Home is not depersonalized 

One huge mistake sellers make is not depersonalizing their home. This means taking down personal items such as household photos, pet items, hobby collections and other materials. 

Depersonalizing the home not only aids in cleaning the space, but makes room for potential buyers to get a better picture of what their future could appear like living within the space. 

Setting your listing price too high 

Before setting a price on your real estate listing, work alongside your real estate agent to research your current market to see how much similar homes in the area are going for. 

Pricing your home much higher than similar properties being sold may turn potential buyers away from even considering your home. By listing at or slightly below market value, you can increase your pool of potential homebuyers, which can boost buyer competition for your home resulting in a favorable profit. 

Selling your home is a tough task, so take every step one at a time. Work closely with your real estate agent to find areas in need of improvement and watch the market to navigate your home selling journey.

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Theresa Grella

I have been a licensed agent since 1985. My community involvement enables me to offer many contacts to you, the client. I will put you in touch with other professionals in the lending, home inspection, and closing business. My 35 years of experience in the real estate market will make your transaction a favorable one. 

My professional designations include Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), NAR Green Designation, and Loss Mitigation Certified. I have served as committee member and chairperson on many committees at the Greater Manchester Nashua Board of REALTORS and New Hampshire Association of REALTORS and am also a graduate of the Leadership Academy at NHAR. Awards include multi-million dollar producer, REALTOR of the Year, and Good Neighbor of the Year.