10/23/2026
Thinking of selling this fall? Read this first. 🍂
This week I met with three different sellers, and the fall market is coming in strong. These are the 3 most common mistakes I see sellers make:
1️⃣ Overpricing. Listing “a little high to leave room” usually backfires. Buyers know a good value when they see one, and they’ll compete for it. When something’s priced too high, they don’t even bother making an offer.
2️⃣ Making improvements that don’t pay off. Focus on what buyers really care about: hardwood floors, kitchens, bathrooms, and a well-maintained home.
3️⃣ Waiting too long to adjust. If you’ve had no second showings and no offers after two weeks, the market is telling you something. Wait 30, 60, 90 days and you could still be sitting there six months later with nothing, and you’ll lose more than if you’d priced it right from the start.
Pricing it right from day one is the best strategy there is. 💡
Have questions about buying or selling? DM me anytime. I’m always available. 📩
Margie McShane | Margie McShane Group at Compass
