What makes a home unsellable
There many reasons why a home can be undesirable. In cases a property can sit on property for too long which can make potential buyers believe something is wrong with it. Or perhaps the outside look of the home looks incredibly bad which can be an eye sore to potential buyers.
Major Structural Issues
Cracks, major plumbing problems, or damage found in the roof can present themselves as problems, and require a lot of money to fix and because of that buyers don’t want to have anything to do with it. An inspection made on the house can make light of any problems found in the home.
Unfavorable Location
Bad neighborhoods that are prone to violence or unsafe, the location is near or has been prone to people dumping refuse, or if there near highways and freeways will get a lot less buyers and therefore will be much harder to sell. There is chance it can be sold if you update the exterior appeal of the home this can often hide the location flaws.
Overpricing
Selling your home at a price that could be called “outrageous” is a good way to steer away potential buyers. The modern day buyer can simply look up prices in order to compare to the home your selling. If your gonna price your home make sure set a reasonable price or if you insist on keeping it a high price, make some updates to the home that will favor such high asking price.
Poor Curb Appeal and Interior Condition
Homes that have bad curb appeal or known as exterior look or have an unclean or bad looking interior can often send buyers away. Making some modifications to the home like adding some new paint, fixing some of the plumbing and mowing the lawn can make a big difference.
Title or Legal Complications
Homes that are facing legal problems like un paid property tax or even zoning violations can make it difficult to sell. Making sure all legal problems are handled important.
Strong Odors or Pest Infestations
Horrendous smells can be indicators of rodents, mold, or smoke which can convince a buyer not to buy the home, another thing that could deter buyers are signs of an infestation like rodents or insects leaving things on the ground or scurrying across the floor. It is best to make sure that the home is clean of all pests and bad smells in order to make the home sellable.
Outdated or Highly Personalized Design
Homes that have outdated features like shag carpeting, bold wallpaper, and converted garages might not be good sellers, unless you target market are those who value those things, if that isn’t the case however make sure that the home has modern day features so you can appeal to wider audience of buyers.
Conclusion
Factors like location for instance can’t be controlled by the seller, but there are somethings like the exterior look, inside look, how the home is priced, and any “unwanted guests” can be controlled by the seller. So a decent location, a well priced home, and the home is updated and kept good can attract buyers.
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