If You’re Not Getting Showings You’re Priced TOO High

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado CRE# 40005863

 

If You’re Not Getting Showings You’re Priced TOO High

 

 

realtorThe Colorado real estate market is HOT!  There is still a shortage of inventory even though sellers are slowly beginning to list their homes for sale.  This equates to a Colorado Seller’s Market but that doesn’t mean you can grossly over price your home.

 

Many sellers currently think they can add $10,000 to $25,000 to the fair market value of their home just because the market is hot.  That is not the case.  Buyers and their agents are savvy enough to avoid the over-priced listings altogether.  They know that the sellers aren’t really motivated if they are just throwing a sign in the ground to see what happens and they know those sellers will be difficult to work with through the entire transaction.  Most cases, these type of sellers refuse to do any repairs to the home at inspection time (especially if they accept a less than full price offer for their home). 

 

If you price it right – it will sell.  And I’m not talking about months on the market.  Well priced homes are selling in a matter of days and sometimes hours. 

 

This is the time to hire a professional real estate professional who is familiar with your area and trust them when they tell you what your home would sell for in today’s market.  Another option is to hire an appraiser and have them to do a full blown appraisal of your home. 

 

And remember – your home is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it.

 

Comments (48)

Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I couldn't agree more Belinda.  Price it right, present it well, and the home WILL sell.  

May 21, 2014 09:17 PM
MaryKay Shumway
The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948) - Sister Bay, WI
Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

Great post.  Congratulations on the feature.

May 21, 2014 10:01 PM
Suzanne Otto
Six Twenty Designs - Lansdale, PA
Your Montgomery County PA home stager

So true Belinda. I see a lot of homes on the market that just sit there because they're priced too high. 

May 21, 2014 10:10 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Belinda, even in a hot market a seller needs a professional real estate agent to help them successfully close. Good condition and price will always make the transaction work.

May 21, 2014 10:50 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 118 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

We are extremely busy here and I have one home that's not getting any showings.. we'll see where this goes. 

May 21, 2014 11:03 PM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Belinda- my husband is a retired builder, and he always said exactly what you said.  If it's not showing, then it's priced too high. 

May 21, 2014 11:55 PM
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Hi Belina,

I have seen bidding frenzies created when a home was priced too high and they lowered it 100k below market and they promised to counter ever offer. (It ended up countering our offer for 150k above asking price.)

May 22, 2014 01:29 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Hi guys.  In this market it is so difficult to walk away from sellers who want more for their home than the market will bear.  Usually - we hope that they will see the light after a week or two and make a price adjustment. 

May 22, 2014 01:54 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Belinda...assuming the market is good...I could not agree more...yes, pictures, staging, etc...will help...but price range is the key driver.

May 22, 2014 01:57 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Or your marketing is like winking at a girl in the dark. Not so effective.

May 22, 2014 02:03 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Belinda, number one reason why a home is not showing is because it's overpriced. Some homeowners may think they should leave room for negotiations, unfortunately, doesn't work in their favor.

May 22, 2014 02:04 AM
Tg Glazer - The Right Realtor® for the Right Results!
Coldwell Banker, Westfield, NJ - Cranford, NJ
Westfield/Cranford, NJ area

Hear, hear!  You've hit the nail on the head.  Buyers set the market, not the Sellers.  And Buyers know what homes are worth.  Overpricing only serves to net a Seller LESS in the long run.

May 22, 2014 06:06 AM
Jasmin Henderson
Sicklerville, NJ

Well said Belinda. A well priced home will sell. All the marketing in the world won't sell an over priced property.

May 22, 2014 06:43 AM
Holly Weatherwax
Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA
A Great Real Estate Experience

Yes! Sellers get greedy and don't listen to the advice of professionals. The result is a longer DOM than necessary--and often less money in the long run!

May 22, 2014 07:17 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Yes, indeed. And if you are getting a ton of showings and no offers, you're also probably priced too high!

May 22, 2014 07:34 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Belinda, one of my listings had few offers and did not go through because of financing! Now I want the seller to request the price reduction after staying at this price for long time.

What would you do?

May 22, 2014 10:28 AM
John Jonas
ReplaceMyself - Virtual Assistants - Highland, UT
John Jonas

I love the last phrase "your home is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay for it." All the best. Thanks for sharing the post.

May 22, 2014 11:55 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

It's so important that sellers listen to their listing agent's advice for the right price for their home.   Those who think they can get more may be sadly disappointed.

May 22, 2014 04:55 PM
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Underpricing in my experience has most always been the road to the highest offer.

May 23, 2014 12:34 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
800-309-3414 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Any home priced to sell will sell in a timely manner price just has to meet buyer expectations 

May 24, 2014 01:20 PM

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