When Listing Your Home, It's Not Uncommon to Feel Rejected
A home is a very personal thing. Home owners have memories in every room. They chose this particular house because they felt there was something special about it. It's home. And when they place their home on the market, it is not uncommon for sellers to feel a sense of rejection when buyer after buyer has been through their special corner of the world and not made an offer.
It's important to understand that feeling of rejection is perfectly normal. It's natural to have that sense that someone is rejecting you because they are not choosing your home. However, as a Northern Virginia Listing Agent, I must tell you that they are not rejecting YOU. The house, for whatever reason, doesn't work for them.
If you have decluttered your home, and neutralized the colors. you are off to a great start to broaden the appeal of your home. New carpet and paint go a long way to put a fresh face on your home.
If you are getting a lot of traffic, but no offers, it may be time to look at the price. Maybe the buyers wouldn't be vanishing after showings if they felt the house was priced right.
Don't take every visit that doesn't result in an offer personally. I once read that on average, it takes about thirty showings to get an offer. In Northern Virginia, that number may be even lower given the current market demand and lack of inventory.
If you are feeling down about the lack of offers on your home, give your agent a shout. That's what we are here for. We can review the number of showings, double check comps in your neighborhood and make sure that everything is in order to make the home attractive to potential buyers.
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