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Real Estate Agents Rank Biggest Home Seller Mistakes

I found this article posted on the ActiveRain Real Estate Network site that I thought I would share.  This outlines some of the important things that the home owner needs to consider when selling.

Marie Dinsmore, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

The Dinsmore Real Estate Team  |  www.dinsmoreteam.com

Marie@DinsmoreTeam.com | 770-712-7789

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A recent survey of real estate agents by ActiveRain has confirmed that there are certain things a seller should avoid if they are trying to get their home sold for the best price in the least amount of time.

The results of this survey are no surprise to real estate agents, but sellers need to understand that eliminating as many hurdles as possible to the sale of your home will help you achieve your desired outcome.

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Here are the top mistakes real estate agents commonly see made by homeowners looking to sell their house.

1. Overpriced Home

2. Showing Availability – It’s Difficult to Set a Showing

3. Cluttered Space – Unwilling to Depersonalize or Remove Clutter

4. Unpleasant Odors in the House

5. Seller Unwilling to Make Repairs Prior to Listing

6. Sellers Unwilling to Negotiate with Buyers

7. Bad Photos in the MLS

8. The Home is Just Plain Messy

9. Sellers Who Like to Play Tour Guide During Showings

10. Picking the Wrong Agent

– See more at: http://activerain.com/seller-mistakes#sthash.KkUyAuG9.dpuf

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Notting Hill is a well-established, close-knit community located in West Forsyth County, just off Post Road between Highway 9 and Highway 20, featuring over 100 estate homes.

Minutes from GA 400, Notting Hill is also close to great shopping and dining destinations such as The Collection, North Georgia Outlet Mall and North Point Mall.

notting hill 1Driving through the neighborhood, you will be impressed by the exquisite taste and style of the homes.   This is no cookie-cutter neighborhood – you will find unique architecture throughout.   Depending upon home design, standard features include 3 car carriage garages, 3 sides brick, granite countertops and backsplashes, crown molding, chair rails, maple cabinets, 9-foot ceilings and much more.

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Please call me if you are interested in viewing this extraordinary community.

Marie Dinsmore, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

The Dinsmore Real Estate Team  |  www.dinsmoreteam.com

Marie@DinsmoreTeam.com | 770-712-7789