Why Isn’t My House Getting any Showings?

Overpricing is probably the main reason, even amazing pictures can bring a lot of curious eyes, those are not really useful for the sale. 

it seems to me that it takes the listing and buyers agent working in harmony to get the home sold quick as possible?

Beth in my market the key is correct pricing and proper marketing, if you do not market it properly such as virtual tours, professional photography and correct pricing, the sellers can be assured that the listing will be there for a while... just because it is a sellers market it does not mean buyers do not know what the market value is, Endre

I wish I had $0.10 for every time I got asked that question in my career. That's not because I don't get many showings Beth Atalay 

So true, Beth.  I ran into a waterfront lot listing this morning listed as a single family home.  And, a luxury oceanfront home that was listed in the wrong area.  Both of these properties will not get the number of showings they should as well.

If access is not an issue it is almost always price.  I use a simple 30-10-1 rule.  If within 30 days a listing has not had at least 10 showings and 1 offer (even if low or unsuccessful) then price must be considered.

There are multiple reasons why a listed property is not getting many showings.

The consumer would be well served to read your reasons and then evaluate which might be affecting their listing.

Thanks for sharing.

I agree with all you say. However, how can a seller know whether the agent is responding well to other agents?

Beth Atalay - You always give the perfect advice and you're so willing to share what works and what doesn't. In other words, you always give your best as Broker and Friend on ActiveRain.

Another obstacle, w hich I encountered today, is too many showing restrictions. " "no showings before 10am no showings after 3pm, no showings before noon on Sunday"--ridiculous

Dear Beth,

These are all good reasons. Our job is to make it as easy as possible for people to get through the door in person, but the seller needs to reasonably cooperate. If you are doing all you can, it may be something else. Heavy snow, taxes, travel season, sports, etc can all be mitigating factors.

Beth, I have been trying to schedule an appointment on a condo for a couple of days. Left texts and called the broker...No reply. Tried leaving a phone message, but mailbox is full!

Good morning Beth Atalay     This week I talked to some clients who want to sell their home.    They asked why another house hadn't sold, and when I showed them the presentation on the MLS itI was clear.     Same price, same dark photos, same agent, all of which didn't work last year...     May I reblog?

Do not call the listing agent...hmmm...we see that in limited service listings...you are then supposed to call the Seller...oh yicks !

Hi Beth

There are some very good reasons why a seller's home may not be getting any showings, and you covered them beautifully, and provided some excellent advice. No showings these days means there is a problem, or perhaps several. Good news they are all fixable!

Jeff

Yep, no showings - or frequent showings and no offers indication a problem. Pricing, condition, location...and yes for no showings, marketing or accessibility issues. Good points, Beth D 

Sometimes, too...buyers walk into a home and just feel "bad energy". I've had this happen and buyers can't necessarily put their finger on it, but it's just "something" that doesn't feel right. 

Or maybe they're always in the running, but never quite there. I call it the Bridesmaid, Never a Bride sydrome. And once again, you may need to change the energy of the home. Fresh coat of paint? More decluttering? New entry door? New landscaping? Removing more of those family accoutrements? It can be any number of things. We have to be instinctive with our clients as well as pragmatic. It takes a very savvy Realtor to figure out the mystery. 

Great good-to-know info!  Will keep this in mind with first-time sellers.

Over priced homes are the biggest issue. Bad (or limited) photos will also get you hit by the delete button.