06/03/2026
One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is “testing” a higher price for a few weeks to see what happens.
The problem?
Buyers notice. Every extra day on market creates more questions, more skepticism, and often lower offers.
The homes that generate the most attention are usually priced right at market value or sometimes slightly below it. That strategy creates competition, and competition is what drives strong offers.
In many cases, multiple interested buyers can push the final sale price higher than an overpriced listing would have achieved.
Up next, I’m breaking down the 72-hour marketing window that can determine the entire outcome of your sale.
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