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These Mistakes Can Sabotage Your Home Sale

With something as personally and financially important as selling your home, you want to do everything in your power to make sure the process is seamless! Sure, there are always unforeseeable issues that can arise, but some of the most common problems are self-inflicted! The goal of this post is to warn current and future sellers about some of the easily-avoidable ways that they can sabotage their own sale.

Knowledge Is Power When It Comes To Buying A Home

row of housesWhen you think you have finally found your “dream home” and you are all set to purchase the property you have to be sure that you are not going into the sale with blinders on. There might be certain things that you may not realize you are overlooking that could have a big impact on your choice. Although it might not be a deal breaker, it is always important to be informed of what you are possibly buying into. Knowing as much as you can about your new home is important and while the market is hot right now you could be working with a time crunch. Thinking of these things early may help you make the process go more smoothly

Hidden Factors in Home Value

Everyone knows about the major characteristics that determine a home's value, such as square footage, neighborhood, and the level of interior updating, but what other, more subtle factors come into play? Back in 2020, real estate analytics company HouseCanary sought to answer this question by looking at 5 "hidden" home characteristics that might not be as obvious on a conscious level when measuring a home's value. They found that significant correlations not only exist for things like frontage length, but also show regional trends.