14 years in real estate has shown me what makes a home harder to sell—what NOT to do. 10 things I’d never do to my own home (and what to do instead if you care about resale): 1. Custom paint colors (red, black, neon). They polarize buyers. Instead: neutral tones—bigger, brighter, more appealing. 2. Converting a garage. Buyers want storage/parking. Instead: keep it and add organized storage. 3. Over-landscaping. Rarely pays back. Instead: simple, low-maintenance curb appeal. 4. Luxury appliances