At the same time, the buyers who should be looking at your house will not see it because it is priced above their range. The end result is lower offers. Failing to Showcase the Home. Owners who fail to make necessary repairs and keep it clean and neat chase buyers away as rapidly as Realtors can bring them in. Buyers are often poor judges of the cost of repairs, and usually build in a large margin for error when offering on such a property.
Sellers are usually better off doing the work themselves ahead of time.
If you were selling a car, you would wash it, or maybe event detail it to get the highest price. Houses are no different. Not Vacating Your Home During Showings. Buying a home is an emotional decision. People like to try on a house and see if it is comfortable for them.