Sellers often have a difficult time being objective. To look objectively at your home, you need to put yourself in the buyer's shoes and look at your home from a buyer's perspective. One good reason for hiring a real estate professional is to get help with important decisions like selecting the list price for your home. Then put your trust in this person and follow his or her advice about how best to maximize the return on your investment. Property condition is almost as important as pricing.
Buyers pay more for homes that are in move-in condition.
Usually, the more showings there are, the quicker the sale and the higher the price. The other ingredient necessary for a fast sale at a good price is market exposure. Some sellers worry about a quick sale because they fear that if they sell the house quickly they might sell for too low a price. In reality, you only risk selling too low if you don't expose the property properly to the market. Last year, in the San Francisco Bay area, the most successful pricing strategy was to list on the low side.