These 5 common home selling pitfalls may risk having your Lake Zoar waterfront home sitting on the market for a long period of time.

Top 5 Mistakes that Delay the Sale of your Lake Zoar Waterfront Home

By Deborah Laemmerhirt | May 31, 2016

Top 5 Mistakes that Delay the Sale of your Lake Zoar Waterfront Home

 

If you’ve had a “For Sale” sign in your yard for more than a couple of months and not a single offer from buyers of looking for Lake Zoar real estate, there is a good chance that you have a serious problem that you are unaware of and haven’t addressed. Beware of these mistakes that can sabotage the sale of your home.

These 5 common home selling pitfalls may risk having your Lake Zoar waterfront home sitting on the market for a long period of time.

  1. Choosing the wrong real estate agent

One possible reason why your home is still languishing on the market is your choice of a real estate agent. Many sellers often make the mistake of choosing someone who promised to get them the highest price or offered the lowest. Don’t get fooled into thinking that you are getting a better deal by choosing discount real estate service. Only work with an agent who has unquestionable success in dealing with Lake Zoar homes for sale.

  1. Not being truly ready to say goodbye

Selling a house is not just a financial transaction, it is also a highly emotional process. After all, you are bidding goodbye to a property that holds so many memories for you and your family. If you think that you are not yet fully prepared to part with your home, perhaps it will be better to postpone the sale. When you are still emotionally attached to your home, you are in danger of doing things that can sabotage the sale.

  1. Overpricing your home

Price is one of the most critical points when selling a house. If your price is unrealistic, you will scare away prospective buyers. You need to know that buyers are more attracted to homes that are priced competitively. Consult with your real estate agent and check the local price listings for your competition. Look at houses of similar age and square footage that are for sale. Make sure that the price that you will set will make your home seem like a good deal compared with others on the market.

  1. Using bad photographs for your online listing

Many buyers today begin their hunt for Lake Zoar waterfront homes for sale online. That is why it is very important to use high quality photos that show your home’s best features. Remember that in today’s digital world, you open your home to prospective buyers as soon as you list it online. The photos that buyers will see will be the first impression they will have of your home. Bad photographs may send buyer looking for other properties. As a seller, your goal is to ensure that your property is open-house-ready even when you’re taking the photos before it officially hits the market.

  1. Making inappropriate renovations

Although renovations can increase the value of your home, inappropriate ones may turn off-off potential buyers and delay the sale of your home. Most buyers expect the different areas of your home to be just the way they are. If you’ve turned a bedroom into a home theatre or the garage into a home office, consider returning them to their original purpose. If the buyers don’t look forward to doing these things themselves, they might skip over your home and purchase somewhere else.

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If you want to work with a real estate professional who can assist you in buying or selling Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah homes, Lake Waramaug and Lake Zoar real estate, call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, at 203-994-4297. I have the knowledge, expertise, and tools to help you close that deal.

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About Deborah Laemmerhirt

Let me assist you in finding everything you need to know about buying or selling a home! As the preeminent real estate professional in my community, I am dedicated to providing the finest service available while breaking new ground. Because the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. I go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That’s why I constantly research the home, market and estate values so your home is priced effectively from day one. I also make sure the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative marketing techniques to attract potential buyers. As an Internet-savvy real estate representative in Connecticut, I’ve had the opportunity to help many home buyers find their ideal homes and many sellers obtain top dollar for their homes. Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions that most people ever undertake, so I will help you through every step of the process. My goal is to make your home selling or buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. My services include: Explaining the home selling and buying process thoroughly Diligently selecting homes that meets your criteria Pricing your home correctly and implementing a unique yet proven marketing plan Negotiating on your behalf Tracking the closing process to ensure a smooth transaction I welcome the opportunity to address any questions you might have about buying, selling or current market conditions. Please call or e-mail me any time, and I will be happy to discuss your next steps in the buying or selling process. I specialize in both Residential and Commercial Properties. I also head a Real Estate Group to provide you with expert service and support. Areas of Expertise Making transitions in your life is challenging. You may be moving from out of town, a different state, internationally or just next door! Regardless of the distance I am prepared to respond to your unique needs.If you are a BUYER looking to downsize, up-size, want a new construction, desire a condominium, to invest, even if this is your first home, I will design a unique plan to fulfill your needs in a reasonable time frame, with the best negotiated price and the least amount of inconvenience.For my Home Sellers, I have an innovative marketing plan that will leave nothing to chance. Just call, and I would be happy to share the DIFFERENT and SUCCESSFUL TOOLS I utilize on each of my listings. I have lived in Connecticut for over 35 years. I practice Real Estate in Fairfield County, New Haven County and Litchfield County. This includes, but is not limited to Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Oxford, Ridgefield, Redding, Roxbury, Sherman, Southbury, Warren, Washington, Westport and Wilton.