1) Being Oblivious of Your Rights & Responsibilities It is of the utmost importance that you stay well informed of the details of your real estate contract. Real estate contracts can often be very complex and confusing, and they are legally binding documents. It is important that you know what you are responsible for before signing the contract. Not being familiar with your contract could cost you hundreds, or even thousands of dollars on repairs and/or inspections. 2) Asking The Wrong Price For Your Property It is critical the right price is placed on the property. Anybody selling a product obviously desires to get the most money possible for that product. Placing an excessively high price on a property often proves to be counteractive to this cause. Before you set your price you should go over all the area sales and comparables in that area. We will do this at no cost to you! A high listing price will often cause prospective buyers to anticipate more than what you have to offer, or even cause them to lose interest before they even view your property. As a result, overpriced properties have a tendency to take an unusual amount of time to sell, help those properties that are priced right sell faster, and as a result, end up being sold at a lower price. 3) Only Using One Method Of Marketing/Advertising There are many ways to market and advertise your property these days such as Open Houses, Classified Ads, Home Magazines, Real Estate Websites, Flyers, etc. Mahaffey/Betts Realty employs a wide variety of marketing techniques. We are committed to selling your property, and will be readily available for every phone call from a perspective buyer. Many contacts are made after business hours, so we plan on being available at all times! 4) Trying To Sell To Window Shoppers It is important to be able to distinguish realistic potential buyers from mere window shoppers. Often times people who do not shop with a realtor are several months away from buying, and are more interested in browsing the market than actually making a purchase. Many times they are not prepared to make a purchase because they have not sold their home yet, are not financially prepared, or they may even be unsure as to whether they want to relocate. Typically, a Realtor should investigate a potential buyer’s ability to buy by assisting with financing, selling the buyer's current home, etc. This will help keep you from wasting your time marketing to the wrong people. 5) Not Preparing Your Home For Sale Your home needs to be made presentable and as pleasant as possible when attempting to sell to prospective buyers. Be sure to make any necessary repairs and clean-up. A dirty home in need of repairs will lower the value of your home and even turn away some buyers. Check out our Sellers Checklist. 6) Choosing The Wrong Realtor Experienced Realtors often cost as much as brand new agents. There is a greater probability the experienced agent may be able to fetch you a little higher price for your home, in less time with fewer hassles. It is important to take your time when selecting a Realtor.  Frank, Linda and Bryan have over 85 years experience helping friends and family buy and sell their homes!  Selling your home often times the most important financial transaction that you will ever make.  We take this very seriously.