Selling Your Home? Avoid These 20 Costly Pitfalls!

🛑 Home sellers, never agree to these 20 dangerous requests! From early move-ins to unannounced visits, here is how to protect your sale. Avoid liability and keep your sanity by setting these smart, professional boundaries! 🎯Want expert help or a referral to a top agent in your area? Start here: https://www.lambertgrouphomes.com/age... 💰Ready to get pre-approved? Mortgage Lender Ian Mckee | 949-996-9613 | [email protected] 🏡 Curious what your home is worth? Get a free valuation: https://hmbt.co/TaWy3g 🧡 Subscribe to my youtube channel for more staging tips like these!: /@audralambert ---------------------------------------------------- For more information visit http://www.LambertGroupHomes.com or give me a call at (949) 312-4541. 💁‍♀️ My name is Audra Lambert, a top real estate agent in Orange County, California with 20+ years of experience helping sellers prepare, stage, and sell for top dollar. 📍 DRE#01909872 | Realty One Group West 📞 949-312-4541 | 💌 [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------- Free resources & tools 📋 Download our FREE Resource Kit for Sellers & Buyers: https://www.lambertgrouphomes.com/aud... ❓ Ask Audra your questions: https://www.lambertgrouphomes.com/aud... 🛒 Shop my favorite home and staging products (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/audralamb... *This video isn't sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. ---------------------------------------------------- Time Stamps: 00:00 — Intro: 20 things sellers should never agree to 00:18 — #1 No unannounced door-knockers (liability/theft risk) 00:56 — #2 Don’t sign a listing agreement you haven’t reviewed (use AI to summarize & question) 01:40 — #3 No “RV/boat/garage fit” tests—use a tape measure 02:18 — #4 No contractors/repairs before closing (buyer risk & liability) 03:02 — #5 Lockboxes: minimize/relocate or agent-shown only 03:42 — #6 Pets & kids during showings—set respectful boundaries 04:24 — #7 No “sleepovers to test the house” 04:44 — #8 No early move-ins (squatter/financing risk) 05:18 — #9 Don’t pre-advertise credits in MLS 05:56 — #10 Prefer credits over DIY repairs (avoid walkthrough disputes) 06:32 — #11 Say no to frivolous “taste” repairs (focus on function/code) 07:06 — #12 Avoid long closes—keep it ~30–45 days 07:36 — #13 No buyer term changes post-contract (N-O spells no) 08:06 — #14 Limit inspection window—no unlimited access 08:34 — #15 Don’t hire friends/family—treat it as a business decision 09:10 — #16 No last-minute “furniture parade” access after contingencies 09:44 — Mid-roll: Help me hit 100K (like/comment) 10:00 — #17 Do not waive the buyer’s final walkthrough 10:28 — #18 Keep your contact private—route through the agent 10:58 — #19 Don’t play escrow/title “deal” games—use reputable firms 11:36 — #20 No side “bro deals”—if it’s not in writing, it’s not real 12:12 — Wrap-up: protect yourself, follow the contract, see you next video ---------------------------------------------------- Audra Lambert Home Tours on Youtube: / ‪@audralamberthomes‬ More videos you’ll love Why your home looks cheap:    • Why Your Home Looks Cheap (and How to Fix ...   Don't toss this out when selling your home:    • Don’t Get Rid of These Items in Your Home ...   Lighting video:    • Top Lighting Mistakes That Make Your Home ...   Flooring video:    • Flooring Upgrade Tips That Pay Off When Se...   Watch more videos from Audra Lambert:    • Playlist   ---------------------------------------------------- 👋 Connect with me Check out my linktree: https://linktr.ee/audralambertgroup Like me on Facebook:   / audra.lambert1   Follow me on Instagram:   / lambertaudra   ---------------------------------------------------- This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship. Audra Lambert with the Lambert Group does not render or offer to render personalized investment advice, tax advice, or real estate investment advice. #HomeSellerTips #RealEstateWarnings #ProtectYourSale