If you're getting ready to list your house in Metro Detroit, avoid common pitfalls that cost sellers thousands annually. This episode highlights a frequent mistake: over-improving before the listing, which often doesn't increase home value or the final sale price. Learn crucial home seller tips and real estate advice to maximize your profit and ensure your home improvement efforts pay off.Most Metro Detroit home sellers lose money before they ever accept an offer — not because of the market, but because they spend on the wrong improvements before listing. In this episode, I'm walking you through the specific things you should NOT fix before selling your home, and what to do instead to protect your net at the closing table.Whether you're in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Grosse Pointe, Northville, or anywhere across Metro Detroit, this applies to you.If you have questions about the buying or selling process, I’ve created a couple of free guides you can download at your convenience:📖 *Home Buyer’s Guide:* https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-buyers-guide/📖 *Home Seller’s Guide:* https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/ *Contact Leslie E. Martin, Realtor® | Metro Detroit Real Estate Expert*📧 leslie@leslieemartin.com📱 Phone: (734) 846-8358🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/💼 Google Business Page: https://share.google/UUzTvC67ItmnyRg4p🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartin📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@leslieemartin📖 Canvas Rebel: https://www.canvasrebel.com/meet-leslie-martin-2/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor*CHAPTERS*0:00 Why over-improving costs sellers thousands0:44 #1: Full kitchen and bathroom remodels1:32 #2: Full flooring replacement2:04 #3: Popcorn ceiling removal2:34 #4: Upgrading to luxury appliances3:04 #5: Repainting in trendy colors3:32 #6: Landscaping overhauls4:00 #7: Finishing the basement before listing4:33 What you SHOULD fix before selling6:01 How to get a straight answer before you spend a dollar