Why Overpricing Your Home Can Cost You Thousands (And How to Get It Right)

It’s one of the most common—and costly—mistakes sellers make when listing their home: pricing it too high out of the gate.

If you've ever scrolled through listings and noticed a home that's been sitting on the market for months, you may have wondered, "What’s going on with that one?" Nine times out of ten, the answer is simple: it was priced too high from the start.

Here’s the truth that can be tough to hear (but comes from a place of love ❤️):

➡️ The market doesn’t care what you think your home is worth.
➡️ Buyers don’t consider what you need to make a profit or break even.
➡️ They look at what the five other similar homes in your neighborhood recently sold for—and how yours compares.

Yes, your home holds deep personal value. Yes, you've made memories there. And yes, you may have put a lot of money into it. But when it comes to market value? Feelings don’t set the price—data does.

Overpricing a home can backfire quickly. It can lead to fewer showings, prolonged days on market, and ultimately, price reductions that hurt your final sale more than pricing it right from the start ever would.

The good news? You don’t have to figure this out on your own.

As a local real estate advisor with a deep understanding of current trends and data, I can help you price your home strategically—so it sells quickly, for top dollar, and with less stress.

👉 Thinking about selling soon or just want to know your home’s true market value? Send me a message—I’d love to talk through your options.

And tell me—have you ever toured a home that felt way overpriced? What was your first impression?