How to Avoid a Botched Sale in Long Island

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There are many reasons why a home may not sell. However, I'll be speaking about three major reasons why homes don't sell in Long Island. There are a few reasons why this is happening, and I see a trend among sellers. They're usually related to these three things:

1. Do you need to do repairs? Buyers don't like to see homes that need a lot of work. They want them in 'turnkey' condition so that they can move in and not worry about a failing garage door or a leaky faucet. Repair as many things as possible because they're all going to come up in the home inspection.

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2. Is your home in a good location? Is your home on a busy street? There's not a whole lot you can do to change your home's location. You can focus on other nice aspects of the home or you can reduce your price.

3. Is your home priced too high? Price is everything, especially right when your home hits the market. If you think the price is too high, adjust it quickly. Otherwise, your home will sit on the market and eventually go stale. Your price is your #1 selling point, so make it a very attractive number.

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What Common Mistakes Do Home Sellers Make?

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Today I wanted to highlight some mistakes I’ve caught some of my sellers making lately. Hopefully, you will be able to take these tips and apply them to your home to ensure you have the best possible showing. Here are the 5 most costly mistakes that a seller can make:

1.  Pet odors

These really turn off buyers. If you have pets, make sure they are out of the house and you have cleaned up after them. Neutralize any odors they may have left behind.

2. Loose laundry

I recently was in a home where laundry was strewn about the bedrooms and floors. Your showing is important; make sure you pick up after yourself and at least have your dirty clothes in a laundry hamper, if not cleaned and folded in your closet.

3. Dark rooms

Make sure there is enough lighting in all of your rooms. Believe it or not, we have run into homes that have rooms without any lights in them. Don’t make that mistake.

4. Toys

Make sure all the toys in your home are picked up. You don’t want potential buyers tripping over or stepping on anything and hurting themselves.

5. Stay away

This goes for the seller during the showing. If you are around and following the buyer around from room to room, it puts them off and makes them uncomfortable.

If you are in the process of selling your home, remember these tips. If you are thinking of buying and run into one of these situations, listen to my advice. Once you buy the home, none of the other stuff will be there. Overlook the little things like this so you can get the home at a good price, and make it your own once you have it.

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