(Because your home deserves more attention than your last IG post)
Let’s be real—if your home’s been sitting on the market longer than your cousin’s pyramid scheme “business opportunity”… something’s up. 👀
If you’re checking your listing views more than your ex checks your stories, it’s time for a reality check (and some strategic tweaks).
Whether you’re selling in a hot market or a “meh” one, let’s break down why your home might not be selling—and what you can do about it.
🚩 1. Your Price Is Giving ✨Delusion✨
The tea: Overpricing is the #1 reason homes don’t sell.
Sure, your home has “character.” But buyers compare apples to apples, not apples to $100,000 unicorns.
🔎 Reality check trivia:
Homes priced just 10% over market value get 50% fewer showings.
💡 Fix it:
Get a fresh CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) from your agent. Not your aunt Karen who “watches Zillow for fun.” 🙃
💅 2. It’s Not Giving “Move-In Ready” Vibes
That burnt-orange accent wall from 2009? It’s not a vibe anymore. And yes, buyers do care if the faucet drips.
🧽 Fix it:
- Deep clean like your in-laws are visiting.
- Touch up paint, fix the wobbly cabinet door, and declutter like it’s a Netflix special.
- Neutral tones = faster sales. Beige is back, baby.
⚡ Bonus tip:
Homes with home staging sell 73% faster on average. Let’s zhuzh it up.
📸 3. Your Photos Aren’t Swipe-Worthy
Online dating rule applies: Bad lighting kills attraction. Your home deserves a professional photo shoot. Not cousin Jake’s iPhone pics with dirty laundry in the frame.
📷 Fix it:
- Pro photos only. Period.
- Consider drone shots or a video walkthrough.
- Create a killer listing description that sounds more “dream home” than “Craigslist ad.”
🎯 Hot take: Buyers scroll fast. You have about 3 seconds to wow them.
🏘️ 4. Your Home’s Missing the Right Buyer
If your house is amazing but still crickets, you might be marketing to the wrong crowd. Facebook shares and yard signs won’t cut it in 2025.
📊 Fix it:
- Tap into digital ads (hello, targeted Facebook + Instagram).
- Use listing platforms with syndication power.
- Host strategic open houses with the right promo—not just cookies and crossed fingers.
🧠 Realtor trivia:
Listings with video generate 403% more inquiries than listings without.
⌛ 5. You’re Not Playing the Timing Game
Seasonality matters! Listings can get buried in holiday madness or back-to-school chaos.
🗓️ Fix it:
- Relaunch with a bang during peak selling seasons (spring/early summer).
- If timing’s off, consider renting short-term or taking it off-market temporarily.
🎯 Final Thoughts: The Market Isn’t “Bad”—It’s Just Honest
A stale listing doesn’t mean your home is doomed. It just means the strategy needs to shift. 💡
With the right pricing, staging, marketing—and let’s be honest, a realtor who gets it—you can turn that “For Sale” sign into a “Just Sold” celebration. 🎉
📞 Need backup? Call in the pros.
Sometimes a second opinion (or a new plan) is what it takes. I’m not here to sugarcoat it—I’m here to get it SOLD.
📲 Let’s talk strategy. ✨
