We're coming to the end of summer, and that means that families seeking to buy a new home before school starts have likely already done their thing. But that doesn't mean you're out of luck if you're looking to sell. Whether you're just getting ready to list your home or haven't had any bites on your existing home for sale, these tips will get it - and you - moving.
Price it right
This is the most obvious, but also the most contentious, tip when it comes to selling a home. Everyone wants top dollar. But rule No. 1 about a house that isn't selling is to lower the price. (Likewise, listing a house now at an unreasonable price likely won't get you the sale you're looking for, especially when kids go back to school and sales naturally slow down.) ABC Newshas a good piece on how to tell if your home is overpriced, but…if it's not selling, and your showings are limited, and your real estate agent has already talked to you about this (maybe more than once, including when you first discussed the list price), you probably already know why it's not selling.
Here's how to get past the disappointment of having to list your home at a lower price than you want or lower it when it's sitting on the market: Your ultimate goal is to get the home sold and get on with your life, right? Maybe that means buying a larger home. Perhaps you're looking to downsize or even move out of state. Whatever your plans, you're delaying them by letting your home stay on the market.
Every month it doesn't sell is another month you're in a holding pattern. And, it means you're spending more money on carrying costs if you've already moved to a new home before your old one has sold. Ultimately, you have to ask yourself what your happiness or peace of mind is worth. Chances are it's more than the money you'll miss out on if you sell for less. Once you've come to that realization, it should be easier to make a price adjustment.
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