Trying to sell at a higher price is a common idea for almost all homeowners.   However, experience shows that most prospects are presented in the initial stage of marketing a property, as shown in the graphic above. After the initial marketing period has passed, the number of buyers that show up each month drops significantly.   Thus,

It is very important that your house looks its best when it is shown. We are aware that it cannot be completely perfect: after all, you and your family are living in the house too. But you should develop a routine for picking up and be prepared to show the house in a short amount of time.   This means that there are a few things you must do

In many countries it is customary to work with several Real Estate Agents at the same time and end up buying from the Agent who brings the best home. This is counterproductive, as no Agent who values their time will be willing to dedicate the effort necessary for you to find your ideal property. They probably won’t commit to you because they know that they could end up working for nothing.