#4. LACK OF SHOWINGS Have you seen other homes and properties comparable to yours selling after a short time on the market, receiving the asking price or higher, yet yours remained on the market and expired? Why didn’t people look for your house?Why did nobody seem interested? A lack of showings could be an indication. You need people to actually come see your home— showings —in order to make the sale and seal the deal. Perhaps you didn’t use a professional real estate agency, while the successful home sellers did. Real estate agents worth their salt will get your home not only listed but seen ! This can make all the difference. A professional might be just what you need. If they can get you more showings and a higher price, you won’t even worry about their commission. Today, people make purchases based on what they see online. They check ads, pictures, prices, then compare, and only later decide to call for (or order) a few of them. Professional agents have an established Internet presence and access to networks and information that you likely don’t. Online sales sometimes come with small loan calculators. Potential buyers will check the price, use the loan calculator, and consider Your home is subject to housing market prices. There’s both supply and demand, and your supply (your home) will sell only if there’s demand for it. The market can change anytime. It’s influenced by several factors, such as: • The national economy: If people are concerned about the future, they don’t spend money and the real estate prices drop lower and lower. whether the offer is feasible. #5. HOUSING MARKET
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