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Forget Zillow: Here’s the Real Way to Price Your Home to Sell!

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  If your home didn’t sell the first time, or you’re thinking about listing soon, there’s one question that can make or break your entire experience: How do you price your home? Not “what’s it worth” on Zillow. Not “what you need to net” to buy your next home. Not even “what the neighbor’s house sold for.” We’re talking about a real pricing strategy, one based on data, buyer behavior, and your goals. Unfortunately, a lot of agents don’t have one.  Instead, they lean into the number you want to hear, list the property, and hope for the best. But hope isn’t a strategy. And it’s showing in the data. A Rise in Delistings According to Realtor.com, delistings surged 47% in May compared to last year. That means    homeowners across the country are pulling their homes off the market in frustration, many of them after weeks of no showings, no offers, or disappointing price reductions. Even with inventory on the rise and more buyers getting off the sidelines, sellers are find...

5 Costly Mistakes Homeowners Make When Selling Their Home!

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  If you’re thinking about selling your home, there’s a good chance you’ve already asked yourself the big question: What’s it worth? But the better question might be: What will it actually sell for? The truth is, how much money you walk away with doesn’t just depend on your home's condition or your neighborhood comps. It depends on the decisions you make before your home even hits the market. And according to new research from Zillow, a lot of sellers are still getting some of the basics wrong. Here are five of the most common seller mistakes, and what to do instead. 1. Spending Too Much on the Wrong Upgrades We all want our home to look its best, especially when it’s about to be judged by every buyer on the internet. But here’s the mistake: 23% of homeowners believe adding square footage (like building an addition) is the best way to boost resale value. You’re better off focusing on affordable, high-impact projects like fresh paint, updated landscaping, and good lighting. These a...