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A lot of homes and condos in Arlington, Virginia, sellers think their work is done once their agent puts the “for sale” sign up in the front yard.  And for some, this is true.  But for others, those whose houses are still on the market without a contract after thirty days, the work can just be beginning.

When a house is still without a contract after the first thirty to sixty days, a homes and condos in Arlington VA, seller can wonder what’s going on.  This is especially true if other homes and condos in Arlington neighborhoods are selling.

If you’re one of these sellers, consider the following when trying to diagnose the problem.

• Is your home properly priced? The biggest reason for a home sitting on the market is an inflated sales price.  Hopefully you’ve discussed price with your real estate agent before your house goes on the market, but if you haven’t, talk about it now.  Find out what homes, comparable in size and condition, are selling for in your homes and condos in Arlington, VA, neighborhood.  Doing this will help show you whether or not your home is overpriced.
• Lacking curb appeal? A lot of sellers make the mistake of thinking their homes and condos in Arlington, VA, are ready to put on the market once they’ve cleaned the inside.  But it’s the outside that’s going to catch people’s eye.  If your front yard and house exterior is appealing, people will be interested in seeing the inside.  If it’s dull or in poor condition, buyers will usually pass it by.
• Too customized. Do you have wallpaper hanging in your kitchen that you love?  Are your children’s bedrooms painted their favorite colors like red and purple?  A big selling no-no is not neutralizing a home before putting it on the market.  Homes and condos in Arlington, VA, buyers want to imagine themselves in a home.  Not you in their home.  Go through each room in your house and see if there are ways to take your personal touch out and put a more inviting, neutral tone in its place.

When a home doesn’t sell quickly, sellers will start to wonder what’s wrong.  The best thing sellers can do is have an experienced real estate agent come into their home and look at it with new eyes.  A good agent will know what things need to be changed and what things can be improved to bring in more traffic and increase the odds of selling your home.

If you’re ready to sell your homes and condos in Arlington VA it’s important to hire an experienced Northern Virginia REALTOR®.  I’m totally driven to get superior results in real estate!  I’ll listen to your needs and provide you with a FREE current market analysis of your home’s worth.  With my marketing plan, I’ll help you price your home right, and work to sell it as quickly as possible, with the most net to you.

Call me at 703-909-3939 or, email me at Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com.  Don’t wait, contact me now!

Steve Hawkins
Long and Foster REALTORS®
Springfield, Virginia
www.HomeSearchWebsite.com
Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com
703-909-3939