Decreased home values makes it a difficult time to sell. It’s a buyer’s market, with home prices extraordinarily low. But sellers are not at a complete loss. Despite challenging times in real estate, homeowners can make some wise decisions along the way that will improve their chances of selling their home more quickly and getting more money for it.

Here are the top 10 mistakes homeowners make when selling their home according to Dana Bauguss, managing broker in ReMax Greater Atlanta:

Lots of homeowners cry when they sell.  Sometimes it begins before the sign is stuck in the yard.  Why?  Sellers have developed relationships with their homes.  Homes hold treasured memories so it is no surprise for Sellers to become emotional.  However, some Sellers cry for another reason.  They sob because they are victims of the top ten selling mistakes and they can’t sell their home.

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The Valerie Fitzgerald Group specializes in luxury residential real estate in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Santa Monica and Malibu. Valerie has more than 20 years of real estate experience and is known for her solid reputation in the West Los Angeles brokerage community. She’s also the author of Heart and Sold: How to Survive and Build a Recession-Proof Business.

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