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Here\u2019s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today\u2019s market aren\u2019t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They\u2019re the ones who adapt from the start.<\/p>\n

A number of homeowners this year didn\u2019t get the outcome they wanted. But it\u2019s not because something\u2019s wrong with the market. It\u2019s because something wasn\u2019t right with their expectations. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Realtor.com <\/em>reports <\/strong>57%<\/strong><\/a> more homes have been taken off the market<\/strong> compared to last year. <\/strong>That means they listed\u2026 but didn\u2019t sell. But here\u2019s the honest truth. It was mostly because of two things: price <\/strong>and timing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

And if the seller had come in with the right mindset on each, their sale would\u2019ve gone differently. Here are the top 2 things you can learn from those other sellers.<\/p>\n

1. Price It Right from Day 1<\/strong><\/h4>\nLet\u2019s start with the most common sticking point: the asking price. Today, <\/strong>8 in 10<\/strong><\/a> sellers expect to get their asking price or more. But that confidence doesn\u2019t always line up with reality.<\/strong><\/p>\n
According to Redfin<\/em>, only 1 in 4 (25.3%) sellers<\/strong> are actually getting more than their list price.<\/p>\n
$\"a$ <\/a>And here\u2019s where the mismatch is coming from.<\/p>\n
A few years ago, you could set any price and buyers would come running, no matter what the price tag said. Odds are, you\u2019d still sell for over asking. But things are different now.<\/p>\n
Buyers have more options than they\u2019ve had in years, so they can afford to be more selective. If your price feels even a little high to them, it\u2019ll get overlooked in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n
And for the homeowners who had that happen, some end up pulling their listings instead of making a simple adjustment that could have changed everything. Which is a shame, honestly. Because a small price tweak is usually all it takes to bring buyers in and get the deal done.<\/p>\n
According to HousingWire<\/em>, the average price cut right now is just 4%. <\/strong><\/p>\n
Think about that. Other sellers are listing too high and giving up rather than dropping their price 4%. If they\u2019d just started 4% lower, they may have already sold. So, before you list, talk to your agent about what\u2019s working nearby. They\u2019ll help you find the sweet spot that\u2019s competitive, realistic, and still protecting your bottom line.<\/p>\n
And here\u2019s the kicker. If you\u2019ve been in your home for a while, your equity<\/a> gives you room to set your list price more competitively and still come out way ahead. Unfortunately, those other sellers didn\u2019t seem to realize that.<\/p>\n
2. Don\u2019t Rush the Process <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Another common misstep: expecting your house to sell in a weekend.<\/p>\n
Many sellers right now remember when homes sold in as little as hours \u2013 and they expect that to happen today. But in most markets, that\u2019s not the reality anymore.<\/p>\n
It takes closer to <\/strong>60 days<\/strong><\/a> to go from listed to sold, which is actually normal (see the gray in the graph below<\/em>):<\/strong><\/p>\n
$\"a$ <\/a>It just feels <\/em>slower because they\u2019re comparing it to the lightning-fast pace of 2020 and 2021.<\/p>\n
Think of it like driving 65 mph on the highway, then exiting and going 25. It feels like you\u2019re crawling, but it\u2019s actually the right speed for where you are. That\u2019s what other sellers can\u2019t seem to get over. But you can get ahead of that, by knowing what to expect.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s buyers are more intentional. They\u2019re taking their time, weighing their options, and making thoughtful decisions, which is creating a much healthier housing market.<\/p>\n
So, if you\u2019re planning to sell, don\u2019t expect it to happen instantly. And don\u2019t assume your house won\u2019t sell if it doesn\u2019t go under contract in the first weekend. <\/strong><\/p>\n
It\u2019s normal for these things to take time.<\/p>\n
If you want to make sure your house sells as quickly as possible, talk to your agent about ways to stand out, whether that\u2019s through staging, photography, or strategic pricing. With the right advice, the right price, and the right prep work, it can still sell quickly.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re thinking about selling, don\u2019t let the market discourage you, let it guide you. The listings that didn\u2019t sell this year weren\u2019t doomed. They just started with the wrong strategy.<\/p>\n
You can still win if you price right, are patient, and work with a local agent who knows how to position your home from the start.<\/p>\n
Because in today\u2019s market, success isn\u2019t about waiting for conditions to change. It\u2019s about getting your expectations right from day one.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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