imagine it is priced correctly, even if there doesn’t seem to be much interest in your listing. But if there have not been many people interested in showings, it could be an indication that the price was too high, regardless of what the market’s activity would seem to indicate. Also keep in mind the fact that many homebuyers do not like to work with FSBOs, which might be undermining your efforts—all those sales were probably through agents, so even though your price is comparable, your FSBO status is putting off prospective buyers. When there are no offers, despite every sign the price should be right, it is probably time to get in touch with an agent. When you have too few offers, you need to start working hard before it is too late, as you are likely to raise doubts among future buyers if the home spends too long listed without selling. They might imagine that the property has some flaws, that the price was too high, or that there are other reasons for it to still be on the market. At that point, the best idea would be to contact a real estate agent and seek a way out through professional assistance. Always remember that it is the market that sets the real price of a property, and not the seller. Therefore, any pricing strategy that is not based on thorough market research is bound to flop and make your listing perform poorly. Agents can do a better job, as they are bound to be a bit more objective than you are when it comes to suggesting the right price. Moreover, they will adopt more professional methods to arrive at the best price through a thorough, professional comparative market analysis. The market has no interest in what you would gain from a deal and whether it will be enough to meet your commitments and needs; the market moves the way it wants to, and no price you set will be right unless someone is willing to pay it. As such, be realistic when dealing with low offers and take the proven help of an accomplished agent if you find yourself having trouble drawing realistic offers.
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