Many sellers are incapable of seeing their house from a buyer's perspective and remain clueless as to why there haven't been any showings or offers. If you are serious about selling your house, you need to ask yourself this question, "Who would want to buy my old shoes?"
Over the years, a house becomes victim to the lifestyle of it's occupants. Furniture ends up arranged for comfort and convenience. Maintenance falls behind due to lack of money, time or motivation. Vacations and expenses are priority over home improvement projects. For most homeowners, with stressful schedules, and busy lifestyles, home decor and style are at the bottom of their priority list.
To the outside world, the house may be dated and worn...to the homeowner inside, it's safe and comfortable and has served them well.
It's like your favorite, most comfortable shoes...
they are comfortable because they have been worn and stretched and molded to fit your feet.
They may be priceless to you for their comfort, but they are worthless to anyone else.
No one wants to wear your used old shoes.
The more evidence there is of your life, spread throughout the house, the less likely buyers will be able to visualize the house as theirs.
The stronger your presence in the house, the more "used" the house feels.
The more used it feels, the less valuable it becomes.
Offer buyers a clean, new looking shoe instead of a worn, used one and they will be more willing to try it on.
And you know what they say...
If the shoe fits...
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