(NC)—Doing your homework is a must when selling a home. It starts with selecting the right realtor. “You should always interview more than one realtor,” advises Jackie Peifer, a Greater Toronto Area realtor with 20 years experience. “What helps determine a good fit for you is if the realtor demonstrates knowledge about the area you'd like to move to. As real estate experts, we can't specialize in every single area.”
According to Peifer, to sell well you should avoid overpricing your home. “A common mistake is setting the list price above the home's market value. Resist adopting a 'let's try and see' strategy with the view that your list price can always be reduced later,” she explains. “Today's serious buyers do their internet homework and know which properties are priced to sell. Often, the most motivated buyers come forth at the beginning of a listing.”
- News Canada