Why Is My Listing Not Selliing?

Of course probably the most important reason is that it is not priced correctly. The market has low inventory and if it is is sitting, there is a reason. If it is listed correctly then as the weather starts to slowly warm up (hopefully), you will be attracting more buyers into your home. If you haven't done anything to your home since you initially listed it, you might want to make some changes that will cost you very little, if anything at all. Update your listing

1. Move it! Rearrange furniture around the room. Simply moving the couch from one side of the room to the other can change the entire appearance of a room. Add a rug, remove a lamp. Little things like adding a mirror can make a room appear much larger.
2. Plant it! This is one you might want to avoid if you don't have a green thumb, since plants that aren't maintained can actually hurt what you're trying to do. Purchase a decorative container and put the plant in directly with its pot. Plants can add texture and warmth to any room.
3. Hide it! A minor dent in the wall can be easily covered up. Paintable wallpaper can be a low-cost alternative to hiding wall dents or smoothing out surfaces.
4. Replace it! Replacing hardware on kitchen cabinets is a great way to spruce up the kitchen for a very low cost. A broken switch plate can easily be replaced. Make sure that anything in focus of a buyer looks its best at all times. Simple items like vent covers and new towels in a bathroom can make all the difference.
5. Light it! If you have buyers coming to see your home at 5 p.m., there's a good chance the lighting in a room will not have the effect you want. Make sure dark rooms have enough light to be bright in the evening. Dimmers can be added to regular switches for a more cozy effect earlier in the day.
6. Clean it! This is probably the most important way to make your home appear fresh. Make sure floors, carpet, counters, etc. are clean at all times. Put your laundry away. Make your bed. Clean out your refrigerator. It sounds so simple, yet so many homeowners fail to do these simple tasks. One dirty room can turn buyers off from your home completely.

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker Evanston

Toll Free (800) 858-7917

Office (847) 316-8529

Fax (847) 939-5636

On the web:

http://www.coldwellbankerevanston.com/

http://www.noahshomes.com/

Real Estate Specialist Chicago-land and Suburbs

Licensed Illinois real estate broker