The 10 mistakes to avoid
The mistakes that cost sellers the most, and how to avoid them.
The most costly, and the easiest to prevent.
- Listing too high "to test the market": successive price drops suggest a problem.
- Neglecting the photos and the first impression.
- Hiding or downplaying a known defect: the fastest route to a dispute.
- Starting major renovations without checking they pay off.
- Not reading an offer in full, or accepting it verbally.
- Setting your sale date without knowing your mortgage penalty.
- Finding out at the last minute that the certificate of location is outdated.
- Turning down visits, or replying to requests days late.
- Negotiating without a floor price or advice: emotion takes over.
- Forgetting to report the sale on your tax return, even if it's exempt.