What's wrong with this house and why hasn't it sold?

Jill, I think you're right on that one- human nature is a funny thing sometimes

Hi Evelyn, those 2 factors are definitely something to consider, but then sometimes those 2 seem OK, it's just the unique features that don't suit the majority

Hi Michael, I couldn't have had a sale on this one- it's not my listing and he was already working with another agent in our office...but a lot of buyers will just talk to anyone that answers the phone! :-]

Christine, isn't that strange?  I see it happen all the time so I'm glad you've noticed it too!

Hi Gita, maybe some would!

Debbie, I can't argue with that

Barbara, it's a common occurence, still for our markets...unfortunately

Brien- thanks, you got it!

Marjorie, I would love to see staging become more popular in our area, I'm sure it makes a difference

Amanda, we don't have any homes near the 2-3 million range, but even our 500K-800K homes wait quite awhile for the right buyer...

Hi Ric,  30 days on the market ?!  I'd love to see that here.  Our whole market must be out of whack compared to yours :-}

Lynn, I'm not surprised either and I think it removes any sense of urgency, too.

Thanks John, I'm glad you liked it.

Nan, 267 days, short sale or not, is about the ADOM here, if you can believe that!

Carol, our ADOM is high, too, in our markets -some of it has to be price and the other part is that ChocoBanana Nut thing

Hi Kimo, sure I would agree with that and on the flip side, if something sells quickly (here)  some will think it was  priced too low and the seller left money on the table...either way, it's a reflection on the listing agent

Sylvia, you're right.  I think most agents try their best to price it right from the start, then somewhere along the time line they have to decide if it's pricing or something else

Rob, you hit the nail on the head

Hi MaryBeth, you guessed it!  This particular house has a lot of character

Thank you David, why get up in the morning if we can't be optimistic? :-]

Elisa, one of the things you mentioned was an odd layout- that's huge, in our market more than price I really think there are just a limited number of buyers looking for a second home/cabin or full-time residents that don't mind the commute

Bob, - it is the bank's fault! what else can you say?

Thank you everyone--I had returned many  comments here---then clients came in the office- and oops! I closed out the screen without hitting submit.  I will get back here soon.

Elizabeth, the more I think about your comment the funnier it gets.

Thanks Frank, me too, when it’s really true it means we’ve found the right match!

Tigard, Wayne you’re right some just need more time and a bit of luck, too

Thanks Suzi, it can take more time for those unique properties, that’s for sure

Hi Lyn, you’ve brought up a great point about timing

Marte, your market sounds similar to ours and you stated my view very clearly! Thank you

Hi Edith, thanks for your thoughts on it, I appreciate that

Hi Jeanne, I think our rural market is probably the same

Jennifer, I could not resist that little ice cream eating puppy…and I agree, there could be many reasons – each house may have a different one

Elizabeth, your comment made me chuckle several times yesterday

Thanks Sharon, I’m glad you stopped by

Lehel, I would have asked for the appointment, but this caller was already working with another agent…

Emilia, thank you for stopping by, I appreciate it.

Dorte, it is strange unwritten law of the Universe, I think!  I'm sorry about your people didn't get that rental, hopefully they found something else.

Hi Cyndi, I like your thoughts on it- I agree!

Brad, it's a good answer! thanks

Thank you Steve, yes it's a buyer's market here too ....(patient sellers required)  :-]