Tuesday, August 16, 2011

7 Deadly Sins of Overpricing



“We can always go down, but we can’t go up.”

Have you ever heard that from a client? If you have been on many listing appointments, you have probably heard this statement once or twice. When setting the sales price of their home, many sellers are tempted to tack on a few percentage points to “leave room to negotiate”.

Overpricing a home can have many ramifications for a home seller. It can limit the number of potential buyers who can afford your home, reduce showings and create an impression in the marketplace that the homeowners aren’t really serious about selling their home. Serious homeowners who overprice their home often get caught in the trap of price reduction after price reduction trying to catch up to the market.

Read the whole article at: http://pro.truliablog.com/sellers/7-deadly-sins-of-overpricing/?ecampaign=an

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