Selling

Why would I renew my listing?

There are a number of reasons why a home doesn't sell right away.

Location
You can't change that!

Condition
You may want to make some improvements to make your home more attrractive. Your Realtor can make suggestions. There are a number of common and effective improvements you can make.

  • Painting
  • Replacing the roof
  • Landscaping
  • Installing a deck
  • Modernizing the bathroom

Price
You may want to adjust your price. Throughout the listing process, constantly compare your asking price against that of similar homes in your area.

Selling strategy
Review your selling strategy regularly with your listing agent.

  • Is your house being shown regularly?
  • Are you receiving feedback from prospective buyers?
  • Are you in touch with the marketplace?
  • Is your property competing well? If not, what else can you do?

<-- return to list of questions

--> next question