Avoid 5 Mistakes When Selling a Home, Says Bahamas Real Estate Agent - By: Pinder

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A number of factors go into listing and selling a property, which is why the agents at Island Living Real Estate recommend that sellers hire a Bahamas real estate agent when the time comes to sell their home.

Once a homeowner puts a property listing in the hands of the right Nassau Realtor, they still have some say-so in how the listing is handled, which means there are several steps that can be taken to avoid mistakes along the way. Because of that, Island Living has created a list of five common mistakes sellers who have Bahamas real estate for sale should avoid.

1. Selecting the wrong agent.

Locate a real estate agent who knows the area in which the property is located and demonstrates that he or she has a level of experience and expertise with which you feel comfortable.

"You will be communicating frequently with your real estate agent throughout the process," says Rachel Pinder, principle broker of Island Living, an agency that specializes in Nassau and Abaco, Bahamas real estate, as well as listings throughout the islands. "Make sure that your communication styles complement each other, because communication breakdowns have the potential to lead to an unpleasant listing and sales process."

2. Only considering home sales in your neighborhood.

Although it is necessary to consider what homes in the area have sold for recently, Pinder says, be sure not to exclude homes in other areas that are on the market.
"Essentially, you are competing with these other homes for buyers," she says. "You need to take them into consideration."

Sellers need to look at their homes constructively and ask themselves how they compare to others for sale in the same neighborhood and city.

3. Ignoring the power of the Internet.

Nearly everyone is on the Internet these days, and information about home listings should be there, too. Home buyers frequently begin their search for a new home online. Sellers who want to make a good impression with potential buyers and increase their opportunities of luring potential buyers to physically look at their homes should make sure their listings are packed with photos.

"It's cliche, but a picture really does paint a thousand words," Pinder says. "Photos can tell a story and provide more information at times than a written description."

Post pictures of the home's interior and exterior. Does the home feature incredible landscaping? Show that off. Is the family room particularly large and inviting? People will want to see that.

4. Skimping on marketing.

To get a home sold quickly, a marketing plan must be created.

"These days, it's increasingly easier to market homes because there are so many social media outlets at the disposal of not only real estate agents, but homeowners as well," Pinder says.

A seller should ask his/her Realtor what specific marketing tools will be used to list their home. Real estate marketing sites abound. A growing number of agents markets their listings on social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and even LinkedIn.

Sellers also can use their own social media networks to get the word out that their home is for sale. Word of mouth is a powerful tool.

Following potential buyers around when showing your home.
It's like being swooped down on as soon as you drive onto a car lot- people don't like to feel crowded, pressured or spied upon by the homeowner when they look at a home.

"We recommend to our clients that they not to be home while their home is being shown to a potential buyer," she says. "Buyers often feel uncomfortable about thoroughly inspecting a home in the owners' presence."
Avoiding these five mistakes can help sellers get closer to their goal of a quick home sale.

About Island Living Real Estate

Island Living Real Estate has more than 25 years of experience in real estate sales and rentals throughout the Bahamas. Island Living's main office is located in one of Nassau's oldest historic buildings on Bay Street, named "Red Roofs." Red Roofs was built in 1896 and has been home to various families, a Gourmet Deli and now Island Living.

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