5 Things That Drive Away Buyers
Sometimes it’s as simple as your home being priced to high, but there can be a number of different factors that are driving buyers away. When you’re ready to sell your home the last thing you want to do is sit and wait for the perfect buyers to come knocking. Truthfully, if you’re not doing your due diligence your home may sit on the market for months on end. To help avoid this from happening ask yourself these questions.
Is my home priced too high? Emotions commonly get in the way of home pricing, but you need to ask yourself this question… “What is my home worth?” What you value your home at and what the market values your home at are two completely different things. The bottom line is that your home is only worth what people are willing to pay and only once in a blue moon are people willing to pay well above your home’s actual worth. Trust your real estate agent’s expertise in this area.
Does anyone know that my home is for sale? Yes, the reason your home is sitting on the market can be as simple as no one knowing it’s for sale. Simply sticking a sign in the yard doesn’t always cut it these days. Most homebuyers start their search online which means that you need to get your property listing up on the top real estate sites.
Can buyers see themselves in the home? As we’ve discussed before, buyers like to be able to imagine themselves living in a home that they are considering. When bulky furniture makes a home hard to navigate, ghastly paint colors distract from the homes character and clutter makes larger rooms feel smaller, buyers have a hard time picturing the home meeting all of their needs- though it very likely might have everything they are looking for.
Remember that first impressions are the key to selling your home. As soon as a buyer drives up to your property you want them to be excited to see beyond the front door. Never neglect curb appeal!