You’re trying to sell your home but you have very few interested parties showing up at your open house. What could be the reason? According to the realty experts at EXIT Realty Upper Midwest, the number one real estate franchise in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas there are several reasons why your home might not be selling very well.

First of all, it’s incredibly important that the price matches the market value of the home. We all want our home to be worth a lot of money, especially if we’re selling it to make a profit, whether the purpose is to upgrade or downsize. The cold, hard truth is that your house might not be worth as much as you’ve currently priced it. If it’s priced too high, buyers will look past your home to the next perfectly priced property.

Another important factor that impacts the potential sale of your home is the listing. If you simply have a FOR SALE sign in your yard in hopes that the perfect buyer will see it, you could be losing out big time. The majority of home buyers use the Internet to search listings. So make sure your home is listed on the proper sites. If you’re using a realtor, like the realty professionals at EXIT Realty Upper Midwest, your home will more than likely be listed on several MLS sites, but it’s always a good idea to ask.

Something else that impacts your home’s selling potential are issues or repairs that are glaring or noticeable. Some buyers don’t mind a fixer-upper, but when a house has noticeable problems right from the start, it can put people off.

Other things to look for:

• How Well Your Home Shows: Make it warm and inviting; Bake cookies, open blinds, and set out fresh flowers.
• Pay Attention To Curb Appeal: Make sure your lawn is well-manicured and free of debris. Check for any other exterior issues that can be fixed or repaired easily to increase curb appeal.
• Help Buyers Picture Themselves Living There: Clean the house as if buyers have just moved in. Remove personal photos. Make it feel like it could be theirs without showing that it’s still yours.

Following these simple steps from EXIT Realty Upper Midwest can help improve your home's selling potential. For more information on how these realty experts can help sell your home, or to learn about careers in real estate, call a professional today at (612) 414-4022. You can also visit them online to learn more their residential and commercial real estate services.