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Discover the 2 Most Common Home Selling Mistakes
Dated: October 15 2025
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As a San Angelo home seller, you have three goals—to sell your home for the highest sum in the shortest time with the least effort. But if you make either of the following mistakes, your home will take longer to sell, and therefore will sell for less money.
1. Selling your home “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) might seem like a good way to save money on real estate commission, but it often ends up costing sellers far more in the long run. Without the expertise of a professional agent, FSBO listings typically sell for significantly less than comparable homes represented by Realtors. Many owners underestimate the complexity of pricing, marketing, and negotiating — three key areas where experience and strategy directly impact profit. FSBO sellers also face limited exposure since their listings don’t appear on the MLS, where most buyers and agents search. This drastically reduces visibility and buyer competition, often leading to longer days on market and lower offers. Additionally, handling contracts, inspections, disclosures, and legal requirements on your own can open the door to costly mistakes or liability issues. In short, while FSBO may look like a shortcut to savings, it usually means more stress, less exposure, and less money in your pocket when the deal closes.
2. For those who do list their property with a real estate agent, it’s just as important to trust their professional advice. This especially applies to pricing and preparing your home for the market. Ignoring your agent’s recommendations on pricing can be a costly mistake. Overpricing your property often leads to fewer showings, longer days on market, and ultimately even lower offers than the agent's initial recommedation as buyers assume something is wrong with the home due to high days on the market. Similarly, skipping essential prep work like decluttering, deep cleaning, or making small repairs can dramatically affect first impressions. Buyers shop with their eyes and emotions, and a cluttered or poorly presented home can make it hard for them to see its true potential. Your agent’s guidance is based on experience, data, and what actually sells homes - not just what looks good on paper. Following their lead on pricing and presentation gives your property the best chance to stand out, attract strong offers, and sell faster for top dollar.
Your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professional offers a worldwide network of agents and qualified homebuyers. Their data helps you prepare your home to appeal to today’s market conditions in order to list for the best price for quickest sale possible.
Reach out to Your Forever Agent® today for a consultation.
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