The Two Biggest Home Sellers Mistakes Explained

Written By Ernie Raulli

Pricing: If you start out by pricing too high, your house will get stale on the market because the buyer and their agent may make that offer, but it won’t get past the appraiser, the lender and the underwriter. It will also attract the wrong price demographic and you’ll get showings but no offers.

No pre-listing Home Inspection: Cleaning, painting, decluttering etc. are a good start to preparing your home for sale. But as a State of Illinois Licensed Home Inspector, I can tell you the buyers home inspector will still find plenty of issues to expand their report.

How It Works

Pre-Listing Inspection Walkthrough

I examine your home using my inspector-trained eye, from roof to foundation.

Smart Repair Prioritization

We’ll separate what’s cosmetic from what’s costly so you don’t waste money on the wrong upgrades.

Strategic Disclosure & Pricing

You’ll list your home knowing what’s coming. No surprises, no panic, and no one holding you hostage with inspection requests.

Confident Negotiation

When the buyer’s inspector shows up, you’ll already know what’s in that report and you’ll have the facts to stand firm on price.

Ernie Raulli

I’m Ernie Raulli, owner of Realistic Realty and Chicago’s first (I haven’t heard of another) Hybrid Agent, a Realtor who’s also a licensed Home Inspector.

For 20 years, I’ve helped buyers and sellers across Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, Portage Park, Edison Park, Harwood Heights, Norridge and all of Northwest Chicagoland make smarter real estate decisions by seeing what others miss.

My mission is simple

To help you move confidently without surprises, regret, or wasted money.

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