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Why am I not getting offers after a ton of showings?

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Legacy

What If You Have Showings but No Offers?

Now the issue shifts.

Buyers liked your home enough to visit, but something kept them from making an offer.

Possible reasons include:

  • Price
  • Condition
  • Odors
  • Needed repairs
  • Outdated finishes
  • Competing homes that offered better value

This is why it's important to review showing feedback with your Realtor and look for patterns.

As I've mentioned previously, it is so important to make sure you make a great first impression. With today's internet, those photos never go away that we know of. Some homebuyer will dig them up from the grave!!

So, list your home with the best price.

Make it look like a model home.

Get rid of any pet, cooking or other odors. As your agent to be honest here. Agents don't want to tell a homeseller that they have odors that may detract from their home. 

Make the needed repairs so the house is move-in ready. Homebuyers aren't shopping at the local thrift store for a house.

Talk to your agent and ask what needs to be update. Then listen and take action. 

Make sure your house is the most competitive.

Lastly, ask your agent what else could be keeping you from getting an offer. There are other reasons. Some you can control and some you cannot.

Lastly, be patient. It's July 2026 and we're in a different market. To be honest, it's a wonky market. Different "experts" have different opinions as to what the market is going to do.

And if you home sells quickly, Congratulations to you and your agent!

Thinking About Selling Your Home in Metro Raleigh and Cary, NC?

If you're considering selling in Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Raleigh, or anywhere in the Triangle, I'd be happy to explain how buyers are searching for homes today and how a customized marketing strategy can help your home stand out.

Carla Freund, Realtor®
Keller Williams Legacy
919-602-8489
TriangleHomesAndRealEstate.com

carla@carlafreund.com

Disclaimer: Real estate markets vary by neighborhood and price range. Marketing exposure is one important factor in a successful sale but does not guarantee offers or specific results. Consult your real estate professional for guidance tailored to your property.

 
 
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Keller Williams Legacy

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Comments(3)

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Lise Howe
RLAH RE LLC - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Excellent reminder that first impressions matter—both online and in person. 🏡

Jul 22, 2026 02:16 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Carla, that is where feedback is so necessary - to narrow down how to get the buyer to write.

Jul 23, 2026 01:33 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Having a lot of showings and not getting any offers is a horrible feeling, but it is definitely the market telling you what you need to change in order to sell your home.

Jul 23, 2026 07:33 AM