Seven Misstatements Sellers Make - Article by Don Dunning

There was a great article in the Alameda Journal published October 16th written by Don Dunning, titled "Seven Misstatements Sellers Make". Here are the mistakes that Don discusses. To read the full article, click here.

1. "My house is better than..."

2. "At that price, I would be giving it away"

3. "The buyer can pay for his own reports"

4. "I don't need to tell the buyers about..."

5. "I don't want a 'For Sale' sign in front or any open houses"

6. "I am not going to disrupt my life by removing furniture and other stuff"

7. "I just need an agent who will sell the house for me"

In addition to Don's incredibly well stated explanations for why these statements harm the seller, Don also concluded with a great point:

"Anyone can make a sale; you need an individual with local knowledge and experience who will stand in your shoes and do what is right for you.

There is one thing sellers rarely say - 'I am looking for an agent who will work in my best interests'. When they look back and see how the "salesperson" got the house sold, they may realize that their interests were not put first. At that point, it is too late".