Top 10 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling

I get asked all the time ‘why isn’t my home selling?’ I have 10 common mistakes sellers make when it comes time to sell their home.

1. Overpricing -  Sellers will tell me how much they think their home should sell for, but it’s important to have an agent who can run comparables. This way you can choose a reasonable price that reflects the current market. 
2. Showings - Most showings occur in the first 10 days. If there aren’t any showings, it means your price is too high. Price should be dropped after two weeks.
3. Dark and dirty rooms - When you show your home, make sure it’s spotless. Open the blinds and replace all your light fixtures. A bright clean home sells.
4. Pet odors - If your home smells, it won’t sell. Put air fresheners in your home and clean out the litter box.
5. Clutter - When a buyer looks at your home they want to imagine their furniture in it. That can be difficult if the space is overcrowded. 
6. Personal photos - Remove personal photos from your home. Again, the buyer wants to imagine living in the home, not seeing pictures of your grandkids or vacation.
7. Rescheduling appointments - You’d be surprised at how many times a buying agent has to reschedule an appointment because the timing inconveniences the seller. Buyers will move on.
8. Showing by appointment only - Again, buyers will move on. Don’t make it so difficult to see your home! 
9. Full price required - Whether you are on the buying or selling side you want to get a good deal.
10. Deferred maintenance - Keep up the repairs! 

These are 10 common mistakes sellers make that can prevent their home from selling. If you have any questions, please give me a call!

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