Top 5 Myths When Selling Your Home.

When selling your home in the Huntington or Charleston Real Estate Market, it is always best to consult a wise and energetic Realtor (ME! ME! ME!) who is able to educate you as to what to expect when your house goes on the market. ***Enters Real Estate Extraordinaire, Bret Nida*** However my friends, I am going to go a different route and address the myths about selling your home and what you should not expect when your home hits the market.

Number Eins. “The listing Realtor will show your home the most and more than likely will be the one who sells it”

As I tell my clients, we help sell your property but very seldom do we sell it. As the listing agent, we are responsible for all the legwork in getting your house out there to potential buyers. Being that every Bob, Tom, and Tammy knows a Realtor, they see the home in an ad or online and call that Realtor up, who then calls to schedule a showing. From there, we handle the negotiation and help get your home sold at its utmost price.

Number Zwei. “ My home will be in every magazine”

Before I became a Realtor, I too thought a lot of these myths when my house was on the market and actually asked my agent( who is now my broker , Jeff Maddox), why my house was not in the magazine one particular week. A good Real Estate company should have a large stock of listings so therefore your home will be rotated in and out of the magazines to make room for others. At least with Great American Realty we print our own monthly books so your home will always be in that. In addition, your home is always going to be on the internet.

Number Drei. “She cancelled the contract because of the inspection so I will get her earnest money”

As long as the buyer has written notice from the inspection as to why they are cancelling the contract and has provided it to the listing Realtor in a timely manner, and in accordance to the date in the contract, then they can cancel and have their earnest money returned to them. Everything needs to be within reason!

Number Vier. “It would be best if I stay for the showing in case they have any questions”

Never. Nope. Forget it! It is always a bad thing when the seller tries to show a house. Although you may be trying to help, this can cause pressure on the buyer and make them feel rushed. Let the professionals do the work.

Number Funf. “My house has been on the market for over 90 days and I’m not getting any offers. It must be the Realtor”

Yes, this could be the case for there are bad apples in any business. However, should your home not be getting any looks it could be time to rethink the strategy. The three biggest things that determine the sale of your home are location, condition, and price. Review your home and see what you can change to spark some interest.