You have had your home on the market for a while, and after some initial interest from prospective buyers, you’re asking yourself “Why isn’t my house selling?” Millions of South African homeowners ask themselves this same question. So let’s look at 5 possible reasons why your house isn’t selling:
Your Asking Price Isn’t Competitive
Every home owner believes their home is worth a certain amount, but just because you think your home is worth an amount, it doesn’t mean the market agrees. Your home is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If your home is overpriced, it will remain on the market perpetually and statistics show that it will eventually end up selling for less than market value.
There Isn’t Any Curb Appeal
For a moment, imagine the property isn’t yours. Try to distance yourself emotionally, and view it objectively. Now drive around the block and when you pass your home, look at the property and ask yourself, would you buy it? Is it appealing? The answer will reveal a lot. E.g. rubble needs to be removed or your boundary wall requires a fresh coat of paint.
Your Home Is Cluttered
First impressions are the most important. If you are serious about selling your home, then do what you can to open it up both on the outside and inside. Get rid of as much clutter as you can. All your knick knacks on the shelves might make your home’s rooms seem smaller than it actually is, and can even serve to drive down the price!
You Wear Too Many Hats
There seems to be a trend these days of homeowners following potential buyers around the house and telling them what they deem to be a great selling point for the home. Don’t try and wear the property consultant’s hat. You could potentially talk the buyer out of purchasing your home without realising it.
You Are Too Inflexible
Is your property receiving enough exposure from the estate agency? Do you have showhouses? Everyone’s time is limited, but if you don’t make time for potential buyers to view your home then how can you expect to get the results you’re after?
For guaranteed best results, partner with Intro Real Estates to help you sell your home and get the best possible return on your investment in the shortest amount of time.
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