The Homepie EDGE | Part 4: Common Seller Pitfalls to Avoid
The Homepie EDGE | Part 4: Common Pitfalls to Avoid
The FSBO journey can be a rewarding but demanding experience. Understanding and proactively avoiding common mistakes is key to success.
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Wrong Pricing: Avoid overpricing by doing a proper CMA and using Homepie's AVM tool.
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Poor Marketing: Use professional-quality photos and list on the MLS through Homepie's
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Compromising Safety: Never show your home alone and use Homepie's showing scheduler to manage appointments efficiently.
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Misunderstanding Commissions: The majority of buyers still use an agent. It's still a widespread recommendation to offer a buyer agent commission that is fair and aligns with other sellers in your market. State in your listing that you will pay a buyer's agent commission to avoid shrinking your buyer pool.
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Getting Bogged Down by Paperwork: Utilize Homepie's automatic contract generation and consider Homepie's Transaction Coordination to ensure all legal documents and disclosures are handled properly.
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Failing to Pre-qualify Buyers: Ask for proof of pre-qualification from a mortgage lender to ensure you are dealing with serious buyers.
By leveraging the right tools and information, a seller can confidently take control of their sale, mitigate common risks, and achieve a successful outcome.
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This Homepie EDGE 4 part series references data found in the following links, as of publishing date of 8.12.2025:
Based on the research, here is a list of the cited references from the article:
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https://sparefoot.com/blog/avoid-these-nine-for-sale-by-owner-mistakes-when-you-sell-your-home
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https://www.homelight.com/blog/how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner-in-wisconsin/
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https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/how-to-sell-your-house/
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https://themortgagereports.com/33146/fsbo-your-complete-guide-to-for-sale-by-owner-transactions
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https://www.chase.com/personal/mortgage/education/owning-a-home/how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner
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https://themortgagereports.com/33146/fsbo-your-complete-guide-to-for-sale-by-owner-transactions
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https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/real-estate/15-secrets-of-home-staging-pictures
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https://www.homelight.com/blog/staging-a-house-while-living-in-it/
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https://blog.allentate.com/inexpensive-ways-to-prep-your-home-to-sell/
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https://www.houzeo.com/blog/paperwork-for-selling-a-house-without-a-realtor/
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https://www.homelight.com/blog/how-to-take-real-estate-photos/
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https://www.zillow.com/learn/listing-descriptions-that-sell/
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https://www.luxurypresence.com/blogs/a-guide-to-writing-property-descriptions/
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https://mystore.homepie.com/products/basic-plus-29-99-mo-mls-subscription
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https://www.houzeo.com/blog/paperwork-for-selling-a-house-without-a-realtor/
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https://mailchimp.com/resources/memorandum-of-understanding/
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https://eforms.com/purchase-agreements/property-disclosure-statement/
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https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/how-to-sell-house-by-owner/