5 Costly Mistakes Homeowners Make When Selling Their Home!
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...