Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying or Selling a Home

Real Estate Today

Buying a home is already expensive, so you want to avoid extra costs whenever possible. REALTOR® Mary Dykstra walks us through common seller mistakes including pricing the house without data, trying to sell without making the home appealing to buyers, and more. Then, REALTOR® Kristina Rhodes shares buyer mistakes that could cost a lot of money, including being so eager to get a house that you skip the home inspection. Plus, Angel Romero with Down Payment Resource explains why homebuyers are making a big mistake by not utilizing down payment assistance. Then, Lisa Trofe with Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association discusses a new study from BabyCenter that covers the top mistakes parents make involving child safety when moving to a new home. Finally, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if oversize front doors are hot or not.