1. Your home smells of cat or dog urine odor – anywhere.
2. Kitchens and bathrooms have not been updated since the 1970's.
3. Environmental problems (e.g.; highway, railroad tracks, cemetary, etc.)

1. You price it higher than the Realtor advised and say, "bring me an offer".
2. When listing you choose the Realtor that presents the highest opinion of value because the high price makes you feel good.
3. You receive more than one offer from different buyers on separate occasions producing nearly the identical price yet refuse to reevaluate your price.
4. You have no strategy or "game plan" if no offers are presented.

1. You demand your listing agent be present while other Realtors show the home.
2. You demand that in lieu of a lock box the key to your home must be obtained from your listing Realtor's office.
3. You keep your barking dog in the house. You tell Realtors, "he won't bite".
4. You insist on following the Realtor and customer around the home when home is being shown.
5. You "pre" negotiate with the Realtors that come to show your home by engaging in conversations about your home.

1. You berate your listing Realtor thinking it is good business to "ride herd on the help" guaranteeing when an offer is presented your listing agent will be glad to see you lose.
2. You approach the negotiating process with a "win -lose" attitude for all parties.
3. You tag the buyers and their Realtor as the "bad guys".
4. You do not share your selling strategy or future personal plans in regards to the sale of the home with your listing agent.
5. While negotiating you stand on "principal", losing sight of your goal – to sell the house.

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