3 reasons your house didn't sell

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Real Estate Agent with ERA Herman Group Real Estate

Top reasons homes don't sell - Part I

To get a free market analysis on your home, Contact a Colorado Springs Realtor, Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com

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One of the most frustrating experiences that can happen to Colorado home sellers, is when they hirIMG_2517 KITCHEN VERTICALe a Realtor and the house they are trying to sell sits on the market for months, months and more months.

This experience is actually more common than you'd expect.    It's an awful experience for the Colorado Springs home seller.

Price is certainly the most important factor in selling a house; it trumps all other factors.  As any house will sell if it priced right.

But, there are several other reasons that a home may not sell, and here's Part I of my list.

 1.  The home photos were done poorly and there weren't enough photos

The value of good photos can not be overstated.  They are used over and over again, and most buyers and Buyer's Agents make a decision to look at a home depending on the photos that show up on the MLS and other web sites.  The current statistics show that over 90% of buyers start their home search on the internet and they judge a listing by the photos.

2.  The home wasn't marketed

Homes need to be advertised globally as well as locally.  Proper marketing helps provide more exposure; which results in more showings and more potential offers.  It's important that the home is promoted on as many web sites as possible; the more exposure the better.LT looking down from loft A 7 percent

It's also important that the home has good signage outside in a easily visible location, as well as professionally designed full color flyers with lots of pictures included.

3.  Your home wasn't staged properly

Statistics continue to show that staged homes sell more quickly and for a higher price than homes that have not been staged.  It's a beauty contest once they get in the door; and good staging can help showcase your home.

The well staged home normally gets offers quicker.

 

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Comments (3)

Victor Zuniga
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties - San Diego, CA

All of those things are extremely important but let's not forget the most important one of all, price. If it's overpriced it's not going not going to get many showings nor interest from agents with buyers.

Aug 20, 2010 11:00 AM
Adam Malachi
A 2 Z Realty LLC - Castle Rock, CO
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Great post! Excellent points!

Thanks for sharing,

Adam

Aug 20, 2010 03:56 PM
Adam Malachi
A 2 Z Realty LLC - Castle Rock, CO
QSC,CDPE,CIPS,CNE,CRB,CRS,GRI,MRE,SFR

 

Great post! Excellent points!

Thanks for sharing,

Adam

Aug 20, 2010 03:56 PM

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