Have you tried to sell your house in Dallas without any luck? Not every property is cut out for an MLS listing. If you have had your property listed in the past, but are ready to sell once and for all, here is a look at a few things that may be keeping your house from selling and what you can do about it.
The House Needs Work
While some people love a good “DIY” project, others simply want a home they can move into right away and this could be keeping your house from selling. Many people don’t want to spend a bunch of money, only to have to do a bunch of work to make the house livable. Plus, houses that need work don’t always look great when viewed in pictures by potential buyers, and as they say… a picture is worth a thousand words. Ads with unappealing pictures are often scrolled over. If you wish to sell your house in the traditional way, you’ll need to spend some time and money to ensure it is competitive with other properties listed on the MLS.
The only way to get more buyers’ attention if your home does need more work is by pricing it well below market value. Buyers have a variety of choices right now when it comes to selecting a home to purchase. If your home is priced the same as the other homes in the neighborhood that don’t need work, then it’s not likely they’ll make an offer on your home. They might as well pay the same price or a little bit more to buy a house they can move into immediately. This is why if you want to catch their attention, you’ll need to start dropping the price. Money talks!
You Are Not Pricing the Property Correctly
Nothing turns people away faster than a house that is overpriced. Over the past few months, many sellers have tried to cash in on higher prices, however, just because you list for a certain price, doesn’t mean you will get it. It’s important to know what properties are actually selling for… not what they are listed for. Make sure you base your price on recent sales, not an online estimate. There is also the rare instance that you are pricing the house too low – leading buyers to believe that there is something wrong with the property.
There Isn’t a Demand for Houses Like Yours
Maybe your house is in an odd location, has odd features, or isn’t appealing to your average buyer. In a market like we’re in today, buyers have choices. If your home is hard to get to, backs up to commercial buildings or apartments, or is on a busy street, they’re likely to pass on your home. If they have many options, they’re going to pick the house that doesn’t have those issues.
At North Texas Cash For Homes, we can make you an offer for your property no matter what it looks like or where it’s located. You won’t have to feel stuck with your old, rundown home simply because you haven’t been able to find a buyer in the traditional way. Our offer process is fair and personal – you won’t receive a blanket offer, or a low-ball offer when working with our team.
Your House is Cluttered and Full of Stuff
When you’ve lived in the home for 5 or more years, you’ve likely accumulated a lot of stuff! Buyers don’t like clutter, unfortunately. It makes the home look smaller than it is and it makes it harder for them to visualize themselves living in the home when all they can see is your stuff piled everywhere. And if you try to show your house with lots of stuff everywhere, potential buyers may feel as if they are intruding, making them want to leave as quickly as possible. This isn’t the impression that you want to make during a property showing! If you want to sell your house the traditional way, take some time to clean up, pack up, and put all of your personal items away!
What You Can Do Instead
There are many things that may be keeping your house from selling in Dallas. If you are interested in a fair, straightforward, and honest offer for your property as-is, we would love to talk to you! Our team will pay you a great price for your unwanted home no matter the condition or situation. Plus, you won’t need to spend any time or money cleaning up. We don’t care if the house is messy or if it needs work, we simply want to help distressed homeowners with a fair solution for their unwanted property.
To learn more and to get your Dallas house sold once and for all, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. There is never any cost, hassle, or obligation. Call today! 214-761-3150