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Why didn’t my house sell? Top 6 list of reasons
Top 6 reasons homes don’t sell — Part I
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One of the most frustrating experiences that can happen to Colorado Springs home sellers is when they hir
e a Listing Agent and the house they are trying to sell sits on the market for months and months.
This experience is actually more common than you’d expect. It’s an awful experience for the Colorado Springs home seller.
Price is certainly the most important factor in selling a house; it trumps all other factors. But, there are several other reasons that your house may not have sold, here’s Part I of my list.
1. The home photos were done poorly and there weren’t enough photos
The value of good photos can not be overstated. They are used over and over again, and most buyers and Buyer’s Agents make a decision to look at a home depending on the photos that show up on the MLS and other web sites.
2. Your home wasn’t marketed
Homes need to be advertised globally as well as locally. Proper marketing helps provide more exposure; which results in more showings and more potential offers. It’s important that the home is promoted on as many web sites as possible; the more exposure the better.
3. Your home wasn’t staged properly
Statistics continue to show that staged homes sell more quickly and for a higher price than homes that have not been staged. It’s a beauty contest once they get in the door; and good staging can help showcase your home.
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Kathy (719-287-1049) KTorline@msn.com
The pictures tell the story
It’s still a Buyer’s market in Colorado Springs, and it’s really important not to lose sight of the little things that make your listings stand out from the crowd.
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Photos can make all the difference
(1) Lighting: When taking photographs, make sure and check the lighting. Sometimes you want all of the window coverings closed; and sometimes you want them all open. Also, check out the light when you are taking the outside shots. Don’t take the pictures facing the camera i
nto the sun; they’ll all looked washed out.
(2) More is better: Be sure to take some extra time to shoot a lot of different angles; and both horizontal and landscape. It’s hard to tell how well a picture will look on the small LCD of your digital camera. On average, I take 8 – 10 shots of each room. I pick the best ones to
showcase in the MLS, and use the others on website as well as for the fl yer.
(3) Try something different: Don’t hesitate the try different shots with different angles and unique views. The beauty of digital cameras Read the rest of this entry »
