How You Can Prevent Seller's Remorse

Selling a home is an emotional experience for most people, and seller's remorse is an emotion that can sometimes consume a seller.

When I listed a home in Sacramento last week, the seller was crying as I left the house. Big, fat tears rolled down her cheeks as she smiled, shook my hand and thanked me for listing her short sale.

Now, I know you might be thinking, "Yeah, but that's California people, and they're all a bit weird," but many sellers react this way when selling. It doesn't matter if it's a short sale or a regular sale. Some people are just more open about their feelings. Others want to keep their emotions in check and private thoughts to themselves, but everybody is vulnerable to regret . . . read more about seller's remorse.

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• How Much Will a Buyer Pay For Your Home?

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