Why hasn’t my home sold?
Here are a few reasons and remedies for why
Reason
Remedy
Overpriced New market analysis, lower price
Price reductions too little, too
late New market analysis, significantly lower
price below the
next price break or two
New competition since property
listed New market analysis, lower price, offer
incentives
Builder competition
New market analysis, offer upgrades competitive
with builder
Difficult to show, not readily accessible Readjust showing hours if necessary
Glutted or slow market Adjust pricing and offer incentives
Property has become shopworn
Add new photos, offer incentive, inform area
REALTORS®
Many showings but no offers Reduce price
Offers forthcoming but not
consummated Re-examine counters and adjust to offers
Condition (maintenance problems) Freshen up
and review ways to improve
Condition (major problems) Rehab as necessary-new carpet, paint
Cosmetic allowances have not
enticed offer Rehab as necessary-remove allowance
Location not desirable
Compensate with price adjustment
Property showcased poorly Hire staging professional or ask your Realtor for suggestions
Property not being shown Make property more accessible with lockbox
Pets (odor, soil, and intimidation) Deodorize carpet, cage pets when not home
Neighbors or neighborhood
Counsel with neighbors regarding
interference and condition of their properties
External influence (new highway, etc.) Adjust price, gather accurate data, and prepare fact sheets
Ihrig Real Estate, 590 FM 2102, Kenedy, TX 78119