Property On Show
What homes are on show this weekend? Look below and let us lead the way to your new...
Residential for sale
Look no further, you have come to the best real estate firm, Let us help you find your future...
Farms & Smallholdings
Browse through our wide range of farms and small holdings, we offer it all!
Vacant Land
We have various pieces of vacant land available - small, medium and large.
Commercial
Let us help you find the most suitable commercial property to suit all of your business...
Residential to Rent
Are you looking for a rental property? We have it all! From apartments to townhouses and...
Commercial to Rent
Let us find your new office or store location with our large commercial portfolio.
Featured Property to Rent
Sunderland Ridge is a industrial area located at the R55 road between Centurion...
Landlords Rent Your Home.

Looking for a secondary income with none of the stress? Let one of our professional consultants manage your rental property for you. We have several great properties available to suit your needs.

Developments
Looking for a brand new home in a secure complex? Let us connect you to your dream...
Featured Developments
Green Development in the Old East of Silverton Introducing a brand-new...
Development On-Show
What’s on show this weekend? View our listings on show and let us lead you to your new...
Let Us Market Your Development

We take a fresh look at marketing your new development by making use of our extensive list of potential buyers, our years of expertise in the field and our modern marketing techniques to help ensure we offer a fast, efficient and professional service with a smile.

Company Profile
Put your most important investment in our capable hands & read our pledge to...
Our History
Our story began in 2012 with only 5 estate agents working from our head office in...
Bond Calculators
Find out what you can afford from the comfort of your home. Make use of our user...
Stay Informed
Sign up for our monthly email newsletter that will keep you informed about all the latest...
Property Email Alerts
Be the first to know what properties are new on the market.
Latest New Article
Stay up to date with the latest news in the property industry.
Nearest Branch
Whether you are looking to Buy, Rent, or Sell, click below locate an Apple Property...
Meet The Directors
The Directors and Founders of Apple Property Connection pride themselves on the...
Meet The Team
Meet our passionate Estate Agents, assistants and support staff.
Join Us
We have several options available to any top qualified agent who would like to...
Sell Your Home
Are you selling your home? Find out more about our modern marketing that will...
We’re Social
Apple Property are on all popular social media platforms. LIKE, FOLLOW and SHARE
You are here: Apple Property / Latest News / Your House Wont Sell Heres What Youre Doing Wrong

Your House Won't Sell? Here's What You're Doing Wrong!

SHOWING ARTICLE 193 OF 257
GALLERY

Your House Won't Sell? Here's What You're Doing Wrong!

Category Selling

Like standing in a queue, waiting for a tax refund or going to the dentist, selling a house is one of those things that we want to get over with quickly and painlessly.

And profitable, too!

Whether you're selling off a second property or trying to relocate, the next step is placed on hold until the sale is finalised.

So, what do you do when the days become weeks, and then months, without a sale?

Have a look at this list of five "P's" on what you may be doing wrong, so you can reverse the go-slow:

#1 - You're PANICKING too early

Sometimes you might not be doing anything wrong!

Except for being impatient!

So, don't get stressed in the first few days after listing!

After all, depending on your local market, it might take weeks, if not months, to get your home sold.

Knowledge is power, so arm yourself with some research and find out how similar houses performed on the market in your area.

This will give you a realistic expectation of how long the marketing process will take.

While you wait, look at the next steps to speed up the process.

#2 - You're POSTING poor pictures on your listing

The first thing buyers in the digital age see is your gallery of listing photos.

Would a home interest you at first glance if it looked dingy, cramped and unattractive?

Of course not!

Don't settle for anything but professional photos!

A good real estate agent will capture and present the best qualities of the house when taking and posting your pictures.

#3 - You're PRESENTING an unattractive home

The same goes for show days.

From the curb, right through the outdoor space, and into each room of the house, you need to do your level best to present a beautiful home.

This process can sometimes start weeks or even months before actually listing your property!

Fix cracks, perform touch-ups and repairs wherever necessary, and do some basic landscaping in the garden area. Even minor fixes can add up to a much quicker sale of your house, so take care of that initial presentation!

#4 - You're PRICING is too high

Once again, you should compare your house with similar houses on the market in your area.

If you compare prices and find that your price is too high, this could be your problem!

It might be time to slash your asking price by between 5 and 10 percent.

It beats having your house go "stale" on the market. You could go from getting no offers to many offers, leaving you holding all the cards once again.

#5 - You've PICKED the wrong real estate agent

Lastly, if you have been marketing privately, consider enlisting a good real estate agent.

If you have been using an agent, get a better one, or at least remove the exclusive mandate!

In the end, try to narrow it down to which of the above "P's" needs work, and you will find the peace of a finalised sale of the house.

Author ImmoAfrica.net
Published 03 Nov 2020 / Views -
Disclaimer:  While every effort will be made to ensure that the information contained within the Apple Property website is accurate and up to date, Apple Property makes no warranty, representation or undertaking whether expressed or implied, nor do we assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect, or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information. Prospective purchasers and tenants should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein.