We completely understand the mindset: this is your home, your equity, and your timeline—so it’s natural to want to be in control. The problem is that many of the “control” moves sellers make (often with the best intentions) end up creating the opposite result: fewer showings, weaker offers, longer days on market, and more negotiating pressure later. Let’s walk through the most common seller missteps we see—from “I’m not making any improvements” to “My house is worth this”—and