Why Isn't Your House Selling? What Your Real Estate Agent Wishes You Knew

Sometimes you can have a beautiful home on the market, yet it remains unsold for a significant amount of time. That can be very discouraging, and it can also impact your ability to ultimately get the best price possible for your home.  Here are some reasons that those who are looking to buy real estate may not be making offers on your home.

Problem #1: Your Home Stinks…from Smells That You Don't Detect

Unfortunately, it is common for people to become "nose blind" to offensive odors in their own homes. If you have a beloved pet that has "accidents" in your home, you may think you get all the mess cleaned up. However, smells can remain behind even if stains do not.

Solution #1: Get Help to Detect the Stink…and Kick it to the Curb

Ask an objective person, such as a neighbor or even a blunt friend, to come over to your home and point out any potentially offensive odors in the house. Doing so can help you identify the bad smells and kick them to the curb. That way, when potential buyers come to your home, they are left with positive scents and positive impressions of your house.

Problem #2: You May Have Your Home Overpriced for the Market

One of the most common reasons that houses stay on the market is that home sellers overprice their home. The best real estate agent in the world may have issues convincing a buyer that an overpriced house is worth the excess funds.

Solution #2: Lower the Price on Your Home or Look for Alternate Solutions

Speak to your real estate agent about lowering the price of your home. Depending on your situation and financial situation, your real estate agent may advise that you hang on to your home for a while after you pull it off the market. That will prevent buyers from seeing that the home was on the market for a while, and that the home seller is now willing to accept less.

Finally, keep in mind that your real estate agent can help you further identify issues that may be preventing your home from finding the ideal buyer. There is a buyer for every house that goes on the market. The trick is to make sure that you present your home in the best light and choose a real estate agent who can be your partner in selling your home in the most effective way possible.