One of the most common mistakes sellers make is assuming that pricing high gives them room to negotiate. On paper, that can sound logical. In the real market, it often has the opposite effect.

Buyers in Coquitlam are comparing your home against active listings, recent sales, online presentation, neighbourhood fit, and overall value. When a property feels overpriced, many buyers do not try to negotiate. They simply move on to the next option.

That matters because the first stage of a listing is often when it gets the most attention. New listings are fresh. Buyers notice them. Agents send them out. People click faster. If the pricing is off during that window, the listing can lose momentum before it has a real chance to build interest.

Sellers sometimes assume they can always reduce later. The problem is that price reductions rarely recreate the same level of excitement as a strong launch. By then, buyers may already have seen the listing sit. That can lead to questions, hesitation, and less urgency.

Strategic pricing is not about giving your home away. It is about positioning it where buyers feel it deserves serious attention. That is where more showings, stronger emotional response, and better offer conditions become more likely.

If you are preparing to sell, a better first step is to understand how your home compares in the current market and what pricing range is most likely to help you win. You can start by reading how to price your home in Coquitlam, explore what impacts home prices, or get a more personal strategy through a strategy call with Craig Johnston.

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