{"id":12011,"date":"2023-03-24T11:08:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T15:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeinc.com\/?p=12011"},"modified":"2023-03-24T11:08:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T15:08:57","slug":"trouble-selling-home-homeinc-will-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeinc.com\/blog\/trouble-selling-home-homeinc-will-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Trouble Selling Home? Homeinc will buy!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why isn\u2019t my house selling?<\/h2>\n

It needs repairs<\/h3>\n

According to the American Housing Survey U.S. homeowners spend $4,838 on average in home improvements yearly. But most homebuyers want a move-in-ready house. After making the biggest purchase of their lives, the last thing they want is costly repairs. As the seller, you also may not want to deal with expensive and time-consuming renovation work.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s overpriced<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re asking \u201cwhy is my house not selling?\u201d it could be that the listing price is too high. Research comparable properties\u00a0within a half-mile of your house, listed within the last three months. Objectively consider how these houses compare to yours. Price your house accordingly\u2014and don\u2019t be afraid to go lower if you\u2019re not getting offers.<\/p>\n

It lacks curb appeal<\/h3>\n

If potential homebuyers don\u2019t like your home\u2019s exterior, they won\u2019t bother to look inside. Eyesores such as peeling paint, an unkempt lawn or a broken mailbox can keep buyers at bay. To boost curb appeal, power-wash the exterior, driveway and sidewalk. If a full paint job is beyond your budget, focus on smaller improvements, like new light fixtures, a flowerbed and a freshly painted front door. Plan up to four days to spruce up the exterior.<\/p>\n

It needs updating<\/h3>\n

Even if everything is functional, your house may seem tired and outdated. Today\u2019s buyers are used to seeing top-of-the-line kitchens and bathrooms on television and social media. If your house elicits more of \u201cmeh\u201d than \u201cwow,\u201d determine if it is worth updating. Minor upgrades such as a new kitchen sink or new cabinets might do the trick. But if you\u2019re facing costlier renovations\u2014like a completely remodeled kitchen\u2014 consider selling your house as-is\u00a0off market<\/a> with Homeinc.<\/p>\n

The neighborhood has drawbacks<\/h3>\n

Also, neighborhood quality\u2014including the school district\u2014as most important in their buying decision. While you can\u2019t relocate your house, you can make sure it shines with the most attractive exterior possible (see curb appeal tips above). Another option is selling to a cash buyer like Homeinc.<\/p>\n

You need better photos<\/h3>\n

According to the\u00a0National Association of Realtors\u00ae<\/a>, 47% of potential homebuyers start their search online. If your listing has few photos or bad photos, those buyers might pass you by.<\/p>\n

Photo tips:<\/p>\n