Selling guide
Selling your first home? Avoid these common mistakes
Steer clear of these common pitfalls.
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Selling your first home in NZ requires avoiding common mistakes. It's crucial to understand and budget for all selling costs, including agent and legal fees, marketing, and potential repairs.
Be strategic with pre-sale renovations to ensure a return on investment, and carefully interview multiple real estate agents before choosing one. Set a realistic price using tools like Property Insights and properly prepare your home by decluttering and staging. Finally, always evaluate an offer's conditions, not just the highest price.
Mistakes to avoid as a first-time home seller in NZ
1. Not understanding the costs
Having a firm idea of the costs of selling is a must.
2. Over-spending on pre-sale renovations
3. Hiring the wrong agent
Choosing a real estate agent to sell your home is a crucial step.
4. Setting the wrong asking price
Do some research so you price your home right.
5. Not properly preparing your home for sale
6. Skimping on marketing
7. Hiding problems with your home
8. Only considering the highest offer
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