It's either buyers are touring your house but don't make an offer or buyers aren't visiting your house at all - bottom line is, your house has been sitting on market for quite a while now, and you desperately want a sale.
But did you know that the reason a home sits on the market longer than expected is often brought about by a few easy-to-fix issues? Check out if you can relate to these 6 reasons why nobody's buying your house as listed by Trulia:
You've priced it too high
Maybe you think that your house is worth a certain good amount; unfortunately, it truly is just worth what people are willing to pay. To check how your pricing is, compare prices of similar homes in your area as well as take hint from buyer feedback. If the price issue keeps coming up, then maybe you have to pay attention.
Your real estate agent should be able to inform you about a fair price for the current market. But if you really want to stick to your ideal asking price, have an honest assessment of your property and make the necessary upgrades, or, you can just wait for a market to uptick.
No one knows it's for sale
How could you sell your house if nobody even knows you're putting it on the market? It is no longer enough to just put a "For Sale" sign in the lawn these days as more and more buyers are going online to do their home searching; this means that you also need to list your house on popular real estate sites.
It's got glaring issues
It's either a big issue like a wonky foundation, or a small, obnoxious one like your wall-to-wall pink carpeting - bottom line is, the buyers can't get past those issues and it's preventing your home sale. The fact that you are not making that sale means that buyers are consistently finding something with your property. To find out, always ask potential buyers for feedback after showings; what they tell you may help clue you in to the dilemma.
It doesn't show well
You only get one chance at making a good impression so make sure that buyers will immediately fall in love with your house during a showing. Allow as much natural light in by keeping your blinds and curtains open. Remove bulky furniture that make the room feel clumped up. Fix small issues that you have been putting off like a leaky faucet or sticky drawer pulls. It could take the smallest updates like these to turn buyers off.
Buyers can't picture themselves living there
When showing your house, get rid of personal items such as family photos or kids' artwork. The chance of an offer is higher if buyers are able to envision themselves in your house. If your house is empty, or your style isn't to most buyers' tastes, you can hire someone to professionally stage your rooms.
You've neglected the curb appeal
It is useless to make your house look stunning in the inside if potential buyers aren't even willing to step in the door. Your curb appeal is very important as it is the first thing that buyers see when they come for a showing. Make your house's exterior look irresistible by weeding the flower beds, trimming the hedges, clearing the walkways, and repainting any flaking siding. You don't need to spend a hefty amount for landscaping; all you need to do is make your home look presentable and welcoming.
