Jeff, in my opinion the only thing more important that "showings" is the "offer", and as you pointed out, no "showings" most likely no "offers".  This also means that Sellers need to make sure that the house is not only available for "showings" but that it is ready as well.

great post and to the point.  I've never understood it when sellers make showings difficult.  

Jeff, that's a great line!  I seem to attract sellers how really get it, and they don't mind getting out of the house on short notice.

Very true, Jeff.

However, I've been able to get a few buyers to lust after a house by pointing them to virtual tours with wide-angle photos that gave them the impression they were in the rooms.  And that led them to schedule a showing and drive a couple hundred miles to see the property in person.

Hi Jeff, 99% of the time when there are no showings it's a price issue, so you gotta have showings in order to get an offer! I wish all sellers would realize this! Have a great day!

Jeff. That's a seller that understands. It's ALL about getting potential buyers through the door. And only pricing does that.

Jeff, On the other hand we don't want showings that have absolutely NO chance of going anywhere.  Lots of pictures and descriptions, so if there's something that is TRULY a deal breaker for the buyer, at least they know. 

Absolutely true, Jeff! Photos and tours are good but buyers distrust them because they can be edited.  No showings is a clear sign that the price must come down.

Jeff,

Information is powerful and this is the right information.  

Steve

Jeff, So true and yet it can be one of the hardest things for a seller to understand. 

Jeff you are right without the traffic it is pretty hard to sell a home:)

How very true Jeff, #1 reason why we advise our sellers to make every effort to show no matter how short the notice.  You just never know!

Jeff,

Your point is right on...  NO Showings = NO Sells!  It all starts at the price and then the condition of the home.  If you have the best looking home (great online photos) for the best price you are sure to attract the attention of potential buyers who see the value and will want to make an offer before someone else does.

Hopefully, unrealistic sellers will get a "duh" moment when no one requests to view their home.  All things being equal, the price is the reason.  And that would not be the low price!

Jeff, This is so true. Online viewings are the appetizer to getting buyers to the home to fall in love. In this market, in my area, we are challenged with so many short sales … and the reality of lowering the price too low will not set realistic expectations with buyers. The lenders still want top dollar for short sales. I imagine your market has few short sales … which is good!