There
are lots of reasons why houses don't sell quickly. Many
are overpriced, but there are plenty of homes that buyers
pass on for other reasons.
After they've been on the market for a while, their
owners might be ready to listen to offers; those are
the homes you should plan to explore.
1. Awful
Photos in the MLS
You might be surprised how many
buyers say NO! to houses simply because of awful photos
in ads or Multiple Listing Service handouts. Good
photos are not always easy to get. It is best to s
to ignore a bad photo and focus on the features mentioned
in printed information.
2. Plain
and Dirty Houses
As some sellers don't bother to
clean a house before they list it, they sure won't
freshen up the paint or put away their clutter. After
a few turned-off buyers, agents hesitate to show those
houses.. You can sometimes find the perfect house
lurking behind clutter and grime.
3. When
the Curb Appeal is terrible
If the home's curb appeal is terrible,
the majority of buyers won't make an appointment to
go inside. Don't fall into that trap if you're looking
for a deal. Try to imagine how the house could look
with a few changes.
