So you've decided to sell your home, aside from the economic and housing crisis at hand, you've still pursued selling your home and purchasing a new one, but for some reason your home simply isn't selling. It's time to sit down and evaluate all the possible reasons why your real estate property just isn't moving, whether you are selling for sale by owner, or with the help of a real estate agent. Anyone and everyone is blaming the current housing crisis, and that people are losing jobs, and the dollar is losing value, etc. Yes, these factors play an extremely large part in a potential buyers decision, but there are plenty of other reasons out there why your home is not being sold, and your next door neighbors home, or your brothers home on the other side of town sold only after being on the market for 3 months. Due to the fact that about 30% of people in America are upside-down on their mortgages, meaning they owe more than they can get for it, they are trying everything possible to sell their home and get out of their mortgage, meaning raising the price too high, sometimes, is a big reason why that home isn't getting sold.

The first thing that a buyer does is compare prices of properties in the area that they are considering purchasing, then they look at the condition of the homes for sale or home for rent, then they factor in the million other things involved in their desires. Most importantly, though, a good neighborhood, a competitive price, and a home in good condition are the 3 main things that stand out in a buyers head. If these three factors are not meeting their needs, then chances are your home will not be sold. If a home was originally purchased in a bad neighborhood in order to save a couple bucks, then chances are it's going to be very difficult to sell that home, especially in the current market. Consider, though, that if you make many upgrades, and bring your home into brand new condition, trim the lawn, do the floors, finish the kitchen and the basement, then the chances are much greater to sell that home. If the price you are asking for your home turns out to be too much, consider lowering your price, you may be taking a hit now, but down the road it could turn out to be a great step. It is nearly impossible to sell a home that is too highly priced, because even if your house is in good condition and in a good neighborhood, the likely hood of a person finding a home similar to yours in your same neighborhood and for a better price is very high. Many other people, just like you, are trying to sell their homes, and not everyone is upside down on their mortgage, meaning they can afford to lower their price just enough to intrigue a buyer to take that next step.

There are many things that can be done to liven up a property for sale, and many things that can be done to intrigue a potential buyer to purchase your home. Knowing these factors and knowing what needs to be done to stand a chance in this current housing crisis is absolutely imperative in order to increase the possibility of selling your home. If you need a visual example of homes that have been maintained and taken care of, then check out ListingVUE.com, on this website there are thousands upon thousands of homes that are presented in top condition, and simply scream out ?BUY ME?!!! Regardless of what steps are taken, always remember that people respond to homes on the market that have been taken care of and brought to mint condition in order to sell.