This Is Why Your Home Isn’t Getting Sold
If this describes your current situation and if you have been anxiously waiting on that perfect bid to come in but haven’t seen it yet, then keep reading. I will cover some of the most common reasons why houses don’t sell.
When selling your house, the right listing real estate agent is one of the first and most important things that you are going to need. Your agent is going to help you from beginning to end with this process, so you need to make sure you pick the right.
There are tons of different agents in your area who would love to have your business. You should look for agents who have a good track record of success. This will ensure that they are qualified to handle this process. Your agent should also have experience in selling in your area, or at least with similar homes to yours.
When you list your home for sale you want to make it easy for the potential buyer to picture their own belongings in the space.
Think about this for a moment: walk into your home with an open mind, considering it as if you were walking into a home that you were looking to buy. Are you walking into a home that is already lived in, or is it decorated in such a way that you can picture your life there?
My best home selling tip: DE-CLUTTER & DE-PERSONALIZE. What you should be giving them is a glimpse of how the home could be lived in, not how the home is being lived in at the time. This will make a buyer more at ease and far more excited to start living a new life at your house.
So, you’re scrolling through your favorite real estate app to see what homes are on the market. You see a home that matches your search criteria perfectly and it’s charming, cozy and so much more. But when you click on the photos, it’s at odd angles, taken with poor lighting, showcasing imperfections, and more. This right here is what makes or breaks a sale.
If the photos do not represent your home well, then you are already losing sales opportunities. Most buyers rely heavily on photos that can be found online so therefore, good lighting, high-resolution photos, clean background, all these aspects, and more need to be considered when taking these photos.
First impressions are everything. Curb appeal is the first impression someone gets when they pull up to your house. If it doesn’t look good from the street, chances are it doesn’t look good on the inside either.
If a buyer who pulls up to your home does not like what they see, it can negatively affect the way they view your property throughout the whole process. That is why landscaping and exterior curb appeal are so important when it comes to selling a home.
You want the potential buyers to pull up to your home and fall in love so make sure your yard is clean and groomed, plant some flowers, or set out some potted plants and make sure the front of the home is clean and in good repair.
The biggest and most important factor why your home isn’t getting sold: the listing price. No matter what you think of your property, the biggest deterrent for a buyer is often the price.
You have to make sure it’s right for today’s current market. If you come in too high, then your home may not draw a lot of potential buyers. So you ask yourself, is this house worth over $100,000 more than a similar property in my neighborhood? Can I get the asking price, or am I going to take a big hit on the price? These two questions will set the mood and tone for whether you can actually sell your home easily.
When it comes to selling your home, you need to start with a good price. Of course, you want to list your home as high as possible without getting silly with the pricing. However, there is a fine line between getting your asking price and being realistic.
So how do you know exactly how much your home is worth? The best way to know how much your home is worth is to get a professional opinion. I can help you get there – it’s easy, fast, and free. You can book a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS of your house . I can help you determine your home’s accurate value—and explain where we think you should price it—so that you can be sure to get top dollar for your house when it comes time to sell.
The bottom line: With the right pricing strategy and realtor at your side, no matter what kind of market: IT WILL SELL!
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