Avoid These Frightening Pricing Mistakes: How to Price Your Home Right This Fall

In Baton Rouge, the fall real estate market can be full of tricks — but the biggest horror story for sellers isn’t the time of year; it’s pricing their home wrong. Whether it’s overconfidence, bad timing, or a “test-the-market” approach, a few simple missteps can send your listing straight into the haunted house of unsold properties.

🎃 Mistake #1: Overpricing Out of Fear

Some sellers list too high, thinking they’ll “leave room to negotiate.” The truth? Overpricing scares away the most motivated buyers right from the start. In markets like Ascension and Livingston Parish, homes that are even 5% overpriced can sit for weeks longer than fairly priced ones — and stale listings often end in painful price cuts later.

👻 Mistake #2: Ignoring Market Data

Your neighbor’s sale last spring doesn’t reflect this fall’s conditions. Baton Rouge’s real estate market changes quickly, especially with shifting rates and inventory. Smart sellers rely on current comparable sales (past 90 days) and expert pricing strategy from a local agent who tracks trends weekly.

💀 Mistake #3: Not Accounting for Condition

A home that needs updates can’t command the same price as a move-in-ready property, even in a hot market. Simple upgrades — paint, lighting, or landscaping — can make a major difference. A good agent helps you balance improvements with smart pricing to maximize return without overspending.

🧙‍♀️ Trick for Success: Price to Attract, Not Deter

The “sweet spot” is pricing that creates excitement, not hesitation. The goal is to generate multiple showings in the first two weeks. When buyers compete, you stay in control — not haunted by silence.

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