this is a beautiful 4 bedroom house....it has a jacuzzi and pool beautiful garden and beautiful inside...big kitchen everything you want in a house and some reason no one wants the house.. people keep coming We need to sell it soon..Any ideas where kinda running out of money...For any repairs to peoples standards...Any ideas?
2007-07-10 07:49:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Its lower then the price should be....its in Bedford nh
2007-07-10 08:05:57 · update #1
http://homes.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?ctid=84409&ml=3&mnp=26&mxp=27&bd=4&bth=4&typ=7&sid=72ef70f717fc4f6682cc55fd6cf0b1ff&pg=2&lid=1082002066&lsn=17&srcnt=61#Detail
2007-07-10 12:30:13 · update #2
There is no such thing as a house that is everything that everyone wants in a house.
I want at least 1/2 acre of land, covered patios, front and back, stone tile or wood floors, professional grade kitchen. 2 car garage, 4 bedrooms, nothing smaller then 15x15, 3 baths, mature trees, no road noise at all. Does your home fit my bill? The next poster requires something differant.
That said, the price must be correct and the colors tasteful and not dated, no green kitchens, or pink bathrooms! No wall paper, as it looks very cheap and looks like you are hiding something. Also, remore as much personal stuff as you can, no pictures of you and the kids, anything that will interfere with the buyer imagining it as their home, not yours.
Also, you can offer a bonus to the buyers agent. This will get more in the door, and it is a numbers game. Also, it may give the agent more inspiration to highlight your good points over those of the neighbors house.
2007-07-10 08:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by Elsa D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first error is in assuming that everyone wants a jacuzzi and a backyard pool. You don't state your location, but if you're in the northern part of the nation, a pool is more of a hindrance to a resale than it is a benefit.
Of course, if you're in So Cal, then it's another story. If you have a realtor involved, ask the realtor for feedback from potential buyers who are walking away. There may be some minor issues you need to address/change.
2007-07-10 15:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons why a house won't move but the biggest obstacles are
Location, location, location - you may have a bit of paradise on earth - but if it's located in a crummy location (bad neighbors, dirty dangerous city, too far from anything for families with children etc.) then it won't move.
Price - Even if it's "worth it!" to you - doesn't mean someone else will willingly swallow that hefty price tag for the house.
Market: Closely related to price. If it's a buyer's market, that means that there are more houses out there to choose from. Buyers can afford to be picky.
Economy: If the biggest employers in your area are shutting down - laying off workers etc. then of course even high-priced castles won't sell. Buyers are afraid they'll get stuck with hefty mortgages just like you are now.
2007-07-10 14:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the local market - is there way too much inventory and not enough buyers?
Is your price competitive - not just good, is it strategically better than the competion?
Is the house CLEAN? Does it smell nice (or like a wet pet)? Are the colors neutral? Is it clutter-free and well lit?
Does it look inviting from the curb? Nice landscaping, neat and tidy and no junk or kids toys in the yard?
Take a good, hard, HONEST look at the condition of your home, and it's asking PRICE. The answer is in there somewhere.
2007-07-10 14:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by venicefloridarealtor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the price. It may be over priced for the current market. Look at how the house looks to others. Could it need some paint or clean up?
Contact a Realtor to have them show you recent sales (comps) of similar homes to yours that have sold in the area over the last 4 months. If you have a Realtor already and they are not doing their work, Fire Them!!! Get someone who will work with you and make suggestions to help sell your home.
2007-07-10 18:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by wolsen3129_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real estate market is down right now. If you have run comps to see what similar houses in the area have sold for you may need to lower your price. Every house will sell at the right price.
If you do not want to lower your price, you may want to put a few dollars into cosmetic updates like new paint or a shiny new stove or fridge.
2007-07-10 14:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Noah M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without seeing the home I could only think that it may be in a bad location. It sounds like a very nice home from your description. Taking time to make it look good from the street may help you get more people looking at your home.
2007-07-10 16:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by Stormin Norman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my area there are 2 buyers for every 10 houses for sale. If yours isn't the cheapest, the most fabulous, the most super wazoo house on the block it will just take awhile due to supply and demand.
2007-07-10 15:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by operababe_61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the price is too high and other properties around you are more bang for the buck. Watch the HGTV channel, or "Get it Sold".. if the paint is obnoxious or the decor is outdated, or the carpet is bad or there is pet odor, people can be turned off.
2007-07-10 14:54:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first guess is price. In my market, homes that are appropriately priced for the current market conditions are selling. Some sellers are waiting for the market to come up to their price, which in general isn't happening.
If it is getting shown and not selling, you may want to consider adjusting your price.
2007-07-10 14:55:07 · answer #10 · answered by godged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋