This question was proposed online by a local seller:
How do other sellers feel when their house it empty and has been on the market for a very long time approx 180 days?
Honest agents would answer the questions like this:
The question you should be asking yourself Ms. Seller is, "Do you WANT to or NEED to sell your home"? Ultimately, you are in control of whether or not and for how much you allow your home to linger on the market.
Unfortunately, the market is not the same as it once was. Homes are not selling in the same time frame or at the same price as they used to. You say an offer came in at "30% less than asking price". Did you come to the listing price or did your agent?
There are only 3 things that can change to affect the sale of your home. Location, Condition AND Price. Unless you are unable to pick up your house and move it anywhere in the world to get a better price, then you cannot do anything about your location.
If your property smells like dog, cat, smoke or has a stale smell from being vacant, (and lady bugs and spiders have moved in) then you need to address condition.
HOWEVER, if you cannot change location and your condition is impeccable then the only thing you can change is PRICE. And, just to clarify, price does not mean what you paid for it, or what you think it's worth. It means what a buyer is willing to pay for your home.
Generally, the first offer you get on your home will be your highest and best. Whether or not you choose to work with the first buyer is your choice. But, you are the only one that can affect the sale of your home, ultimately. At no point, should you ever negotiate from an emotional standpoint.
Good advice from The Becker Group and all other honest agents in Antioch, Spring Grove, Gurnee, Lindenhurst, Grayslake and surrounding cities in Lake County. We'd rather you get your home sold. We aren't in the habit of listing homes. It is our job to get your home SOLD! Good advice is good advice.
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Kat and Ron Becker
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