There are many reasons why some homes are still on the market. In today's economic client we don't have to explain as much about pricing the home to sell or about chasing the market. Our clients have been educated through the media and by trial and error. I went through the MLS system in my area and there are many homes listed for almost a year with 1 picture and a 6 word comment to the public about the home. I think that is totally irresponsible of the agent. When I'm looking for homes to show my clients the pictures are a major determination in whether or not I set the appointment. I'm not sure if the agent just doesn't know better or what! But that is no excuse. Homeowners selling their property should make sure that the following happen:
1. Ask the agent to see the MLS listing that the other agents see once your home in active.
2. Demand the maximum number of photographs be put on your listing.
3. Your home should be marketed online, the majority of home searching begins online.
4. Make sure that each room in your home is defined. You want potential buyers to know you have a dining room/living room, eventhough it looks like a play room.
5. Keep your home clean and organized. You never know when your house will be shown.
Sometimes we forget about the simple things we can do to sell our listings. Bottom line is the seller and the agent must work together to get the maximum number of showing and the possibility of putting the "SOLD" sign in your yard.
