Avoid These First-Time Home Seller Mistakes

A lot of time is dedicated to providing advice to first-time homebuyers – as it should be. However, selling a house for the first time can also be a bewildering experience. These sellers are navigating what, for them, is unchartered waters, and missteps can keep their home on the market longer, or cause them to leave money on the table.

Reality television has glamorized and oversimplified the real estate sales process, according to Tracey Williams Barnett, a Washington, DC-based associate broker at District City Living, as well as RLAH and Christie’s International Real Estate. On TV, everything is quick and easy, and homes often sell for more than the list price. “When it comes to selling a home, these depictions have made it more challenging for real estate professionals to meet the expectations of today’s sellers.”