One of the biggest fears for home sellers is having their property sit on the market for months. Long listings strain finances, especially after moving, and make buyers assume something is wrong with the home. If your house hasn’t sold despite the right price, hidden factors might be holding it back. Here are four common issues that could hinder your sale:
1. Messy neighbors
You may have spent time and money improving your home’s curb appeal, but a neglected neighbor’s yard can turn buyers away. Overgrown lawns or junk-filled yards make a bad impression. Try organizing a block cleanup, talk to your neighbor, or offer help. If nothing works, contact your local health or zoning department for assistance.
2. Poor parking
Limited or tricky parking can frustrate buyers, especially families with multiple cars. They’ll notice right away when visiting. Offer incentives like covering the first month of a nearby garage or providing a resident parking sticker to make your home more appealing.
3. Thin walls and ceilings
Thin walls and ceilings let sound travel throughout your home, reducing privacy and turning off buyers. Adding carpeting can block noise, but a more affordable solution is blowing cellulose insulation into walls and ceilings, which also lowers heating costs.
4. Noise pollution
You may still have an issue with outdoor sounds leaking into your home even if you’ve taken care of your thin walls and ceilings. If your home is located near a busy road or a train line, then these sounds will most likely be heard inside of your house. You may have gotten used to these sounds years ago. The first thing you should do is look up local noise regulations to see if there are any nearby violations you can report. Other solutions include making sure to seal any gaps around your home that could be letting sound in, such as around your windows. You may need to caulk your windows to help prevent outdoor sound from penetrating your home. Blackout curtains can help a great deal as well.
Sometimes, no matter what you do in terms of prepping your own home for sale, there could be unseen influences that are killing your sale. These are some of the more common hidden problems that could be driving potential buyers away.
Not sure what’s hurting your home sale? Schedule a professional walkthrough or consultation to identify issues buyers notice immediately.(Google)
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