Mistakes happen, especially when you aren’t in practice. Since most homeowners don’t sell a home but once every 13 years, prepping your home, making repairs, or pricing, you’ll want to do everything right.

According to a 2011 study conducted by the American Housing Survey and published by the National Association of Home Builders, the average buyer is expected to stay in a single-family house 13 years before moving. With that in mind, here are 3 big mistakes to avoid when you’re selling your home:

1. Being Emotionally Involved:

You have probably lived in the house for several years, but the moment you put it up for sale it is best to act like it is not your home anymore. It is important to emotionally detach yourself from the property and look at it from a purely financial point of view. You will need to make the required adjustments to the house to make the home attractive to the buyer.

2. Not Making Repairs:

Most homes need at least some maintenance or repairs, but many buyers don’t want to purchase someone else’s problems. If your HVAC broke or your roof needs a few shingles, you might want to repair those problems before putting your home on the market. Expensive repairs could be deal breakers for buyers, but fixing small stuff like a broken doorknob or leaking faucet can help create a positive impression. Prioritize items that buyers can see or their home inspector is likely to discover.

3. Setting the Selling Price Too High:

Setting the selling price too high: It is understandable that you want to get the highest price possible. But, it is also important to be realistic. Setting the selling price too high may drive potential buyers away. Most buyers and agents will do a market analysis, so it is important to ask the right price. You and your agent should set a price that is agreeable to you.

Avoiding these 3 mistakes will help you sell at the best possible price and quickly!