{"id":8125,"date":"2026-05-29T09:34:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eternel.agency\/?p=8125"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:36:12","slug":"7-najgorszych-bledow-przy-sprzedazy-mieszkania-czyli-czego-unikac-zeby-nie-tracic-tysiecy-zlotych-i-miesiecy-czekania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eternel.agency\/en\/7-najgorszych-bledow-przy-sprzedazy-mieszkania-czyli-czego-unikac-zeby-nie-tracic-tysiecy-zlotych-i-miesiecy-czekania\/","title":{"rendered":"7 worst mistakes when selling an apartment, what to avoid in order not to lose thousands of zlotys and months of waiting"},"content":{"rendered":"

7 worst mistakes when selling an apartment, what to avoid in order not to lose thousands of zlotys and months of waiting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selling an apartment is for most people one of the most important transactions in life. It may mean the start of a new chapter, financing for a new investment, securing retirement or simply closing a certain stage. Whatever the reason, one thing is certain. A well led sale can bring tens of thousands of zlotys more than a poorly led one. Unfortunately the classic mistakes made by sellers have been repeating for years. It is worth knowing them in order to avoid them.<\/p>\n

The first mistake is the wrong starting price. This is the absolute foundation. A price inflated by 10 to 20 percent above the real market level means that the offer hangs on portals for months without movement. After a few weeks the market stops noticing it, buyers check the offer history and seeing a long exposure time, treat it with distance. Price reductions follow, but they do not restore interest, because the first impression has already been burned. A lowered price on the other hand means loss of real value and an unnecessary concession. Valuation based on real transaction prices, not asking prices, is the foundation of any well managed sale.<\/p>\n

The second mistake is weak photos. This is today the most underestimated issue. The buyer’s first decision, whether to arrange a viewing at all, is made within 7 to 10 seconds of seeing the photos. Phone photos taken on a cloudy day, in a messy interior, with crooked framing, cause the offer to disappear in the noise of competition. A professional photo session, with proper lighting, a wide angle lens and prior preparation of the apartment, is today not a luxury but the absolute standard of any serious offer. A cost of 500 to 1500 zlotys pays back many times over.<\/p>\n

The third mistake is the lack of preparation of the apartment. Most sellers list the apartment in its daily state, just as it is being lived in. Yet good preparation of a property for presentation, meaning home staging, brings measurable effects. Statistics show that prepared apartments sell on average 73 percent faster, and the final price is often 5 to 15 percent higher. The most important elements are thorough cleaning, depersonalization of space, minor repairs, neutral colors, fresh lighting and small decorations creating atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The fourth mistake is limiting the offer to one portal. Each of the main real estate portals such as Otodom, OLX, Morizon or Domiporta reaches a different group of recipients. Some buyers use only one portal, others use two or three. An offer visible only in one place is an offer cut off from a large part of the market. A professional agency today also uses Facebook, Instagram, international portals and its own database of clients who are actively searching. The multiplication of channels shortens the time to sale.<\/p>\n

The fifth mistake is a weak listing description. Generalities like “nice, bright apartment in a good location” tell the buyer practically nothing. A good description is specifics. The size, the floor, in what building, window exposure, year of construction, type of heating, energy certificate, level of administration fee, the nearest public transport, the character of the district, the nearest schools, shops and parks. The more specifics, the faster the offer builds trust and leads to a phone call. Every question the buyer cannot find an answer to in the description is an additional barrier.<\/p>\n

The sixth mistake is the wrong negotiation stance. Here we meet two extremes. On one hand excessive stiffness, meaning “final price, not negotiable”, which discourages even serious buyers, because negotiation is a standard on the secondary market. On the other hand too quick and inadequate concessions, meaning lowering the price by 30 thousand in the first conversation, which suggests the offer was overpriced from the start. A good seller understands the value of their apartment but can talk through the buyer’s arguments, is ready for small corrections and for negotiating additional elements such as the handover date, furnishings or the split of notary costs.<\/p>\n

The seventh mistake is the lack of buyer verification. A client without confirmed creditworthiness, without cash for the deposit, without a concrete financing plan, can block a transaction for weeks and sometimes lead to its collapse. Meanwhile during that time other, more serious buyers are looking elsewhere. Professional verification, meaning questions about the financing method, the stage of conversations with the bank, the readiness to sign a preliminary agreement with a deposit, saves time and stress. For people who do not want to lead such conversations themselves, the agency takes this responsibility on.<\/p>\n

Beyond these seven classic mistakes it is worth mentioning a few additional things that also affect the result of the sale. First, the lack of flexibility in viewing hours. Buyers most often want to view apartments in the evenings and on weekends, adjusting to this is fundamental. Second, hiding the flaws of the offer. The buyer will find them anyway, and an attempt to hide them ruins trust and often closes the conversation. Third, the lack of documentation. Energy certificate, current land and mortgage register, latest bills, community rules, all this should be ready from the first day of exposure. Fourth, an underestimated moment of start. The best times to list an offer are early spring and early autumn, when buyer activity is highest.<\/p>\n

At Eternel every sale we run goes through a precisely planned process. We start with a thorough analysis of the local market and a valuation based on real transaction prices. Next we prepare the apartment for presentation, organize a professional photo session, write the description, plan the exposure strategy and conduct negotiations. For the client this means peace of mind, a quick sale and the best realistically possible price. If you are planning to sell an apartment in Krak\u00f3w, we will be glad to discuss your specific situation and indicate the best path to a successful closing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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