So,  you  want  to  sell  a  home. It's an important decision to make, considering that you are probably moving into another home, and want  to  get  your  current  one off your hands. While home-selling is a milestone believe it or not  this part of your life can come with its own issues and stresses.

But don't panic! 

In this article, we'll cover the 7 most common mistakes made in home-selling. Let's jump right in!

"It is never okay to forget about the expenses that your house might have before the sale," says Jefferson Gregory, a business writer at UK Writings. In fact, there are a lot of costs to think about, if you plan on selling your home.

Such costs include:

• Commissions to cover a listing agent and a buyer's agent 

• Closing costs are expenses that are over and above the price of your property

• Staging costs (i.e. home location, home size, the number of rooms, etc.)

• Home inspection repairs that you should tell buyers UPFRONT

• Seller concessions (i.e. discounts), where home buyers may negotiate either for a lower price, or if they ask you (the seller) to pitch in 

• The cost of your next home

• Moving expenses

Keep   in  mind  that  there  is  Fair Market Value (FMV),  which is how  a  home  is  valued  when  both  the buyer and seller know about the property, and they're not pressured to buy or sell. So, if   you are " the seller" incorrectly   prices  your  home,  then  your buyer  will  be  pressured.  You can even risk placing your home on    the    market   for   a   longer   period   than   you   might have anticipated.

Owing  on  your  mortgage  is one thing; but if you're trying to sell your home, there might be a solution for that. You can use part of your sale proceeds to pay off the rest of your mortgage. 

Buyers  don't  want  to  end  up  with a home that is riddled with  household  issues  (i.e. a  roof leak,  pest  infestations, etc.). So, be prepared to have a home inspection to ensure the buyers that your home is safe and fit to be in the home market.

While the highest offer might be tempting to accept, not hearing other offers can be detrimental to your cause. Therefore, you need contingencies, which are conditions that must be met before the sale can close. 

And, this protects the buyer's interests (i.e. inspection, financing, etc.). For example, if a buyer is willing to overlook some of the repairs needed for the home and pay more, then listen to them.

Finally, it's imperative that you take pride in making your home market-ready. When selling your home, you should show it off to prospective buyers. That means:

• Decluttering

• Cleaning

• Decorating

Moving.com suggests other market-ready tactics such as:

• Rearranging furniture

• Depersonalizing

• Painting walls with neutral colors

• Repairing imperfections

Conclusion

While there are many more home-selling mistakes to look out for, these 7 are the most important. Home-selling won't be easy at first, but with the right know-how, and avoiding the discussed 7 mistakes, you'll be prepared, and sell your home like a pro.