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Nassau And Suffolk County Long Island | 6 Reasons Why Your House Has Been Sitting On The Market Too Long!

By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

Real Estate Agent with The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803

March 30, 2012 09:48 PM

Nassau And Suffolk County Long Island | 6 Reasons Why Your House Has Been Sitting On The Market Too Long!

It's not unusual for homes to remain on the market these days. Since there's a large supply of properties in many markets, it's considered a buyer's market. The real buyers are out and about looking, but they are looking for the BEST deal they can get.

Here are our 5 Reasons Why Your House May Have Not SOLD...

1. Over Market Value ~ Most sellers want their homes to sell right away, and want to get as much as they possibly can get for it. They don't want to continue keeping it on the market and continue to get it ready to show on a daily basis. It’s so exhausting! Everyone wants top dollar for their property, but the reality is you may have to reconsider your pricing. If you price your house to interest a buyer's attention then your house may sell faster. Hanging onto a price really doesn't work!

2. Showings ~ Although it's exhausting to keep your house show-ready, it has to be easily available to buyers. If you want as many buyers as possible through your front door, it has to be seen at different times of the day.

3. Curb Appeal ~ You want something to catch a buyers attention when they first see your house from the outside so keeping the lawn and outside of your home maintained will give the buyer a reason to want to see more. Give tthem a reason to come in and buy your house!

4. Clean, Clean And Then Clean Again ~ It's hard work to keep your home in show-ready condition everyday, but dirty dishes in the sink, clothes scattered around the floors and cluttered bathrooms is a sure way to turn off buyers. De-clutter your home. Pack "stuff" away that you don't use on a daily basis. You're going to have to pack them eventually. As important as curb appeal is, interior appearance is more important. Keep each room simple and clean. Less is more in staging while selling your house.

5. Fix What Has To Be Fixed Now ~ All those unfinished projects should be completed before your house is put on the market. A buyer who maybe interested will deduct the value from little things that they see needs to be done. Don't give them the opportunity to find those unfinshed projects.

6. Marketing Of Your Property ~ Besides price and condition, the marketing of your residence is of great importance. Online exposure is HUGE now! Buyers start their search on the internet and it's important that your Realtor and your house be found on the web first. Also make sure all information is listed correctly and there are photos of both the interior and exterior of your house.

If your home has been sitting on the market and you have received NO offers, or if you’ve received only low-ball offers, these 6 tips can help you get an edge on the competition and get your Nassau and Suffolk County house SOLD!

LAWRENCE & SHEILA AGRANOFF can be reached at our Cell: 631-805-4400 for your Long Island Real Estate goals.

If you would like to list your Nassau or Suffolk County Long Island House For Sale wih us, we can feature it on our popular websites. Please call or Cell: 631-805-4400

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Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Great tips, Larry & Sheila, I especially like #4. Fix those little things that you have left undone for the past couple of years. It all helps.

Mar 30, 2012 10:07 PM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

These are very good tips Larry/Sheila...looks like we got a bonus one that is just as good as the rest. Sellers should see this!

Mar 30, 2012 10:16 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

This is great information for sellers . It will make a great letter for expired listings.

Mar 30, 2012 10:23 PM

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Great minds think alike ! If you aren't ready....you may never get to the "Set..GO" close !

Mar 30, 2012 10:26 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Larry & Sheila, if these listings that have lingered on the market WAY TOO LONG had hired you guys, it would be SOLD by now! Great post!

Mar 30, 2012 11:33 PM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Bingo. And that is how you get a house sold. In Nassau, Suffolk, and LI - you get a house sold by calling Larry and Sheila. It's that simple.

Mar 31, 2012 01:17 AM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Toni, Buyers notice those unfinished projects so best to get them fixed before listing!

Anita, Didn't notice that I goofed on the of tips, so changing it now....Thxs!

Gita, Some minor changes can make the difference between staying on the market and SOLD!

Sally/David, Hanging onto a price just doesn't work, be realistic and get to the Closing Table!

Joan, And when they're listing expires we will be happy to help them on the sale of their house on The North Shore of Long Island!

Debb, We like the way you think!

Mar 31, 2012 06:13 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Larry & Sheila, If only all agents would stress these points enough that sellers actually followed them! I know sometimes agents do all that they can and sellers just won't listen. They think their house is the exception and it will sell no matter what. That is simply flawed thinking.

Mar 31, 2012 06:23 AM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathleen, Just today we spoke with two buyers that have to sell their homes before they buy another, and both said the same thing..."Our home is really nice and we won't have any problem selling it" ~

Mar 31, 2012 07:43 AM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Larry & Sheila, if sellers read your post and follow your advice their property will sell quickly.

Mar 31, 2012 07:55 AM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

Great tips indeed.

Mar 31, 2012 10:50 AM

Michelle Gibson

Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL

REALTOR

Larry & Sheila - Great reasons, price and access for showings are the two biggest issues I've run into.

Mar 31, 2012 11:04 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Larry & Sheila,

These tips are the blueprints to successful selling! I just had to click suggest because your advise is perfect! You bring to light some tough issues that we face frequently. Everyone wants to make more money; however, if sellers follow your advise, they will achieve their goal quicker and save themselves money too! Raising the list price to play the game is not smart. As you said, it's exhausting and just prolongs the process, often times with undesirable results.

This is GREAT!!!

Patricia

Mar 31, 2012 11:13 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

This is indeed great information! Wow, still a buyer's market up there. That is changing down this way, with drastically reduced inventories and prices starting to inch their way up on many homes and condos.

Apr 01, 2012 12:05 AM

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Nassau And Suffolk County Long Island | 6 Reasons Why Your House Has Been Sitting On The Market Too Long!

It's not unusual for homes to remain on the market these days. Since there's a large supply of properties in many markets, it's considered a buyer's market. The real buyers are out and about looking, but they are looking for the BEST deal they can get.

Here are our 5 Reasons Why Your House May Have Not SOLD...

2. Showings ~ Although it's exhausting to keep your house show-ready, it has to be easily available to buyers. If you want as many buyers as possible through your front door, it has to be seen at different times of the day.

3. Curb Appeal ~ You want something to catch a buyers attention when they first see your house from the outside so keeping the lawn and outside of your home maintained will give the buyer a reason to want to see more. Give tthem a reason to come in and buy your house!

5. Fix What Has To Be Fixed Now ~ All those unfinished projects should be completed before your house is put on the market. A buyer who maybe interested will deduct the value from little things that they see needs to be done. Don't give them the opportunity to find those unfinshed projects.

If your home has been sitting on the market and you have received NO offers, or if you’ve received only low-ball offers, these 6 tips can help you get an edge on the competition and get your Nassau and Suffolk County house SOLD!

LAWRENCE & SHEILA AGRANOFF can be reached at our Cell: 631-805-4400 for your Long Island Real Estate goals.

If you would like to list your Nassau or Suffolk County Long Island House For Sale wih us, we can feature it on our popular websites. Please call or Cell: 631-805-4400

Search Here For Long Island Homes and Condos

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