Thinking About Selling? Here Are Two Home Selling Tips Every Homeowner Must Get Right

If you’re planning to sell your home soon, here’s the truth: the sellers who succeed in this market aren’t the ones waiting for perfect conditions. They’re the ones who start with the right strategy and understand key home selling tips that actually matter.

This year, many homeowners didn’t get the results they expected, not because the market was bad, but because their expectations weren’t aligned with today’s reality.

Realtor.com reports 57% more homes were taken off the market this year compared to last. Most of those listings didn’t fail, they were simply priced or timed incorrectly.

Here are the two biggest things you can learn from their experience:

1. Get the Price Right from the Beginning

Pricing remains the number one factor in whether your home sells.

Right now, 8 out of 10 sellers believe they’ll get their full asking price or more... but Redfin shows only 25.3% actually do.

A few years ago, you could price high and still get multiple offers. Not anymore.

Buyers now have choices. If your home feels overpriced, even slightly, most buyers won’t bother to look. And rather than adjusting the price, many sellers simply withdraw their listing — which is often the real mistake.

According to HousingWire, the average price reduction needed is only 4%.A small adjustment upfront can make all the difference.

And if you’ve owned your home for a while, your equity gives you flexibility to price competitively and still come out ahead - something many sellers don’t realize.

2. Don’t Expect a Weekend Sale

Another common hurdle: timing.

The days of homes selling in hours are behind us. And that’s okay, the market is simply moving at a normal pace again.

Today, it takes about 60 days from listing to closing. That’s healthy and expected. It just feels slower because the last few years spoiled everyone.

Buyers today are intentional, thoughtful, and taking their time. Which leads to stronger, more stable offers.

With the right preparation (photos, staging, pricing, marketing), you can still sell quickly! But understanding today’s pace is key.

Bottom Line

Listings that didn’t sell this year weren’t doomed — they simply started with the wrong approach.

To win in today’s market, you need:

✔ the right price

✔ the right expectations

✔ the right agent from day one

If you’re thinking about selling, call me, Teresa Hill. I’ll help you price smart, prepare well, and position your home for the strongest results possible.

*Information and Graphic sourced from Redfin, NAR, Realtor.com, & Keeping Current Matters