Your property isn’t selling? Here are a few reasons why

When selling your home, it can sometimes feel like a breakthrough is never going to come and your house is destined to remain on the market forever.

You might be struggling to get viewings or you might have casual interest from buyers that is failing to translate into something more concrete.

Fear not though, there are a number of steps you can take to increase your chances of selling…

First things first, you need to ensure you are pricing your property correctly. Every seller wants to get as much as possible for their home, but if priced too high you run the risk of deterring would-be buyers.

Likewise, if you price your property too low, you’ll be short-changing yourself. This is where you need to lean on the local knowledge of your estate agent. They’ll use their expertise and experience to set a fair, realistic price for your property. In turn, you’ll receive more interest, the number of viewings will go up and the possibility of a sale will be much greater.

Viewings, in particular, can make or break a sellers’ chance of selling. It’s your chance to shine a light on your property and convey its best attributes in a passionate, genuine way. Getting it right isn’t a straightforward task, though – in fact, it’s very easy to get it wrong.

Decluttering is the golden rule; make sure the house is painted in neutral colours, carry out those little DIY tasks that you’ve been putting off  and get your house looking as attractive as it possibly can be.

It’s also important to have your house ready for a viewing at any time. Sometimes potential buyers might want to visit at the drop of the hat, which means you need to be alert and on the ball. If you don’t feel confident enough about conducting the viewing yourself, your agent can carry it out on your behalf.

Another possible reason for your house not selling is a malfunctioning marketing strategy. Pull back, take a look at it with fresh eyes and see if there is anything you can revise/change to make sure your property stands out from the crowd. Have you got high-quality, professionally taken photographs? Have you got a punchy and memorable online ad? Are you making best use of traditional marketing tools such as For Sale boards and newspaper adverts?

At Inspired Sales and Lettings marketing your home is where our main expertise lies. We have the experience and knowledge to get suitable buyers through your door, thus improving your chances of selling. Portals are the best way of getting your property maximum exposure, while office window displays, if done effectively, can still have the power to lure in interested parties.

Timing, too, can be vitally important. Dependent on which demographic you are looking to sell to, there are different times of the year when putting your house on the market  that will reach a larger pool of potential buyers. Retired people, for example, are more inclined to move during the summer.  Families, in contrast, prefer the spring or autumn months.

These measures may not guarantee a sale, but they will definitely enhance the prospects of one. 

If you would like more guidance on property selling in Milton Keynes, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our knowledge of the local property market and our friendly, experienced staff allow us to offer an unparalleled service. For a free instant online valuation, check out our handy tool.