Selling your home can be an extremely emotional process, but it’s important that you don’t let your emotions get the best of you. Learn which common mistakes emotional sellers make when selling their home so that you can identify them during your own sale and overcome them before it’s too late.
Price Paralysis
You love your home, you know the value it provides to its owner, and you think it’s special compared to other houses on the market… and that it should be priced as such!
Be wary of this thought pattern though, as sellers who are emotionally attached to their home tend to overprice their listing, ignore market data, and be stubborn in negotiations.
It is perfectly normal for your emotions to cloud your judgement when first listing, but it is important that you listen to your real estate agent’s advice and stick to reason, or you may find your home failing to close.
Pricing Based On Need
Your home has a market value, and you can’t ignore that. It’s a fact.
When moving to a new property, it is essential that you understand that you cannot price your current home based on the amount of money you need to purchase your desired next home. This mindset is unrealistic, and can drag out your home sale.
If the purchase of a new home is contingent upon how much you make from selling your current home, be sure that you do not celebrate too early. Wait until you have closed the deal before gauging what you can afford to buy next, or stick to a property that is definitely within your budget.
Maintain An Open Mind
While you may love the way your personal items and interior design pieces make your home feel, it is best to stage your home very impersonally for showings. This may require re-painting rooms to more neutral tones, taking down your favorite family photos, and using professional staging furniture rather than your own. Doing so isn’t admitting that you have bad taste, but rather accepting that buyers have a wide variety of taste themselves, and you want to appeal to them all.
You should also keep an open mind when it comes to who you sell your home to. You may have an idea of what you consider to be the perfect buyer, but ultimately the goal is to sell your home. What the buyer does with it after the fact is up to them.
To avoid these emotional home-seller mistakes, give me a call and I will guide you through the process and keep you on the right track – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.
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341 S Tucson Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85716
$660,000
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,252
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6650576
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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16308 E Links Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
$660,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,878
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6680908
Property Type
Townhouse
Price Type
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2524 Old Rim Road
Forest Lakes, AZ 85931
$660,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,939
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6727059
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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1813 E Patrick Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85024
$660,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,677
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6742740
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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36601 N Mule Train Road
Carefree, AZ 85377
$660,000
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,970
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6747936
Property Type
Townhouse
Price Type
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Gilbert, AZ 85297
$660,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,502
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6756461
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Peoria, AZ 85382
$660,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,334
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6772892
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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12380 W Palo Brea Lane
Peoria, AZ 85383
$660,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,476
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6776625
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Flagstaff, AZ 86004
$660,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,520
SqFt
Status
Active Under Contract
MLS #
6720299
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Tempe, AZ 85283
$660,000
2
Beds
3
Baths
2,437
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6755605
Property Type
Townhouse
Price Type
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7209 W Larkspur Drive
Peoria, AZ 85381
$660,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,267
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6759869
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Welcome to this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom basement home situated in a well-established neighborhood within the highly sought-after Peoria School District. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan that offers spacious living areas and modern amenities. The main floor features the primary suite along with a guest bedroom and bath, both of which have been recently updated. The finished basement includes a large family room, three additional bedrooms, and another guest bath, ideal for those seeking extra space and flexibility, multi-generational living, or entertaining guests. Step outside to an entertainer's dream backyard. The sparkling pool is perfect for relaxation and enjoyment, while the outdoor kitchen sets the stage for al fresco dining and summer barbecues. The custom playground and inground trampoline are great features for outdoor enjoyment and recreation. The oversized cul-de-sac lot showcases artificial turf in both the front and back yards, enhancing practicality and curb appeal. Additionally, a spacious storage shed in the side yard offers convenient space for tools, toys, or seasonal items. This property is nestled in a desirable community with access to excellent schools and nearby amenities, making it the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and entertainment. Don't miss the chance to make this your forever home!
7064 E Osage Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85212
$660,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,698
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6780359
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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