whatever unpleasantry is distracting them. An outdated or unfinished or unclean bathroom might drive buyers away—even if they like the rest of your home. Be sure it’s in its best shape! Bathrooms, along with kitchens, can be deal-breakers (or makers).
#3. PRESENTATION (Preparation)
Maybe you skimped on the presentation of your home. Presentation is about first impressions. First impressions are critical and can make or break a sale. You want to attract buyers, and the biggest attraction is a well-presented property. After all, your house isn’t the only one for sale, so you can’t act like it’s the only choice. You’ll be competing with numerous properties—all with different advantages and challenges. You want people to see your home and think “Wow! This is where I need to live.”
Presentation is everything, as you’ll see in another chapter.
#4. LACK OF SHOWINGS (Access)
First and foremost, make sure you approve and and all showings.
Now lets get down to the nitty-gritty for 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
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