Why Hasn't The House Sold

Hello Margaret - a commonly asked question by prospective buyers, more than a few agents and neighbors who may wonder why as well.  Sometimes the answer is simple but usually it requires a bit of dive into the details.  Such searching can reveal many results.  Perhaps the home is ready for the right new owner.  "Is it you?"

Margaret I agree.  While the price very often is the reason why a house has not sold, there are plenty of other reasons as well.  The layout of the house can be a drawback, location such as on a busy street , odd smells, etc.  For me here in CT a house with a very steep driveway is a big turnoff.

There are also some homes that are in a condition that investors want to low ball for the amount of money they feel they need to invest to make their reasonable profit

I agree, there could be many reasons why it hasn't sold aside from the price. It could be a unique home that is waiting for that special buyer!

Totally agree with you, Margaret, when we are talking about unique homes. When it's more of a "run of the mill" home, as often as not it may well be primarily a pricing issue. I always say if you stage a home right, market it right, and price it right, it will sell. My first broker used to say "at the right price everything will sell regardless of condition or location." 

Thank you very much, Margaret, for sharing your experience and advice.

Happy Holidays!

Absolutely true - it's not always strictly about pricing, and sometimes the reason is even a positive, like you said- when the home is special! By the way, that home on the top left is absolutely beautiful

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400  I agree with you 100%.  I say because the house says I am waiting for the right buyer and they have not walked through my door yet. Sometimes it is just that simple  

Great post to share. You are right sometimes it takes awhile to find the right buyer.