The Biggest Home Selling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)

Selling your home is a big decision, and one wrong move can cost you time, money, and valuable offers. Many sellers unknowingly make mistakes that slow down their sale or leave thousands of dollars on the table. I go beyond the basics to ensure your home stands out and sells for top dollar.

Here are the biggest home selling mistakes—and how I help you avoid them.

1. Overpricing the Home

Many sellers believe they should start with a high price and “see what happens.” Unfortunately, this can backfire, leading to stale listings that buyers overlook. Pricing your home strategically based on market data attracts serious buyers and maximizes your final sale price.

✅ How I Help: I provide a comprehensive market analysis to ensure your home is priced competitively while still maximizing your return.

2. Neglecting First Impressions

Buyers form an opinion within seconds of seeing your home—both online and in person. Poor listing photos, cluttered spaces, or a lack of curb appeal can turn buyers away before they even schedule a showing.

✅ How I Help: I offer professional photography, staging guidance, and curb appeal tips to make sure your home grabs buyers' attention immediately.

3. Relying Solely on Online Marketing

While digital marketing is essential, many sellers don’t realize that print marketing is still one of the most effective tools in selling a home. Online listings come and go, but high-quality printed materials create a lasting impression.

✅ What Sets Me Apart: At LPT Realty, we go the extra mile with our exclusive White Box Marketing Package, which includes:
📌 A beautifully designed, eye-catching printed material for your home
📌 A custom property brochure that serves as our business card
📌 Print materials that buyers can take home and remember
📌 Luxury-style presentation that most brokerages don’t offer

This "stickiness" factor of printed marketing keeps your home top of mind and gives buyers something tangible to hold onto—an advantage that online-only marketing just can't provide.

4. Not Preparing for Showings

A home that is dark, messy, or uninviting during showings can quickly turn buyers off. Even small things—like personal items or lingering odors—can impact how buyers feel in your home.

✅ How I Help: I provide personalized showing strategies, from lighting recommendations to small touch-ups, ensuring buyers fall in love with your home at first sight.

5. Choosing the Wrong Agent

Not all real estate agents offer the same level of expertise, service, or marketing strategies. Many rely on the same standard approach, but selling a home in today’s market requires creativity, innovation, and a strong network.

✅ Why Sellers Choose Me:
✔️ A customized marketing plan that includes both print and online exposure
✔️ Expert negotiation skills to help you net the most money
✔️ Constant communication so you're never left in the dark
✔️ A white-glove experience designed to make selling your home seamless and stress-free

Ready to Sell Your Home the Right Way?

If you want to avoid costly mistakes and sell your home quickly and for top dollar, let's talk!

📞 Call/Text: 877-961-4JOY (4569)
📧 Email: Realtor@ShaundaJoyHowerton.com
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Don't leave money on the table—let's create a marketing strategy that gets your home SOLD!