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Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.

Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how an agent helps you steer clear of them.

1. Overpricing Your House

It’s completely natural to want top dollar for your house, especially if you’ve put a lot of work into it. But in today’s shifting market, pricing it too high can backfire. Investopedia explains:

“Setting a list price too high could mean your home struggles to attract buyers and stays on the market for longer.”

And your house sitting on the market for a long time could lead to price cuts that raise red flags. That’s…

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No one wants to stumble during one of the biggest investments of their life—buying a home. Yet, in today’s market, some common mistakes trip up even the most prepared buyers. The good news? With the right guidance, you can sidestep these pitfalls and make your home-buying journey smooth and rewarding.

Here’s a closer look at the missteps many buyers are making right now and how a trusted real estate professional, like Shane Andersen of the Brookings Home Team, can help you avoid them.

1. Trying to Time the Market

Many homebuyers play the waiting game, holding off for lower home prices or mortgage rates. While this might seem like a smart strategy, it’s risky and often backfires. Predicting market trends is notoriously challenging because…

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The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing.

And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust your strategy or expectations to today’s market. And that can lead to a number of costly mistakes.

Here’s a look at some of the most common ones – and how an agent will help you avoid them when you sell. 

1. Overpricing Your House

Many sellers set their asking price too high and that’s why there’s an uptick in homes with price reductions today. An unrealistic price will deter potential buyers, cause an appraisal issue, or lead to your house…

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