Reasons to reduce the price of your home

Hello everyone! The Waldren Team is here with another hot button topic - when to reduce the price of your home and why. Listing your home is a major decision in the first place, and while the price might seem right at the time, the market can change, and other factors might also sway the value as well. We are always here to help with pricing, and if you have questions about the value of your home, do not hesitate to give us a call!

Here are a few reasons that might motivate a price reduction:

There have only been a few showings

If your listing hasn’t received the amount of attention you feel is necessary to find a quality potential homebuyer, you may want to consider decreasing the price. Doing so can lead to an all-new pool of potential homebuyers ready and willing to get the home purchasing process underway. 

The property has gained plenty of attention but has no offers

If your property hasn’t received many offers but has garnered much attention, there are a few things that could be wrong. First, consider the state of being your home is in. Are there any fixes needing to be made? Are many aspects of the property outdated? How's the curb appeal?  

Some cost-efficient changes can be made, such as giving the exterior of your home a fresh paint job, or using inexpensive vinyl flooring to modernize your kitchen or bathroom.   

However, if larger projects are needing to be made, taking down the cost of the home can attract potential buyers who are ok with making the fixes themselves.  

Your home has been on the market too long

The longer a listing stays on the market, the more likely potential buyers are to be uncertain about pursuing your property. They may question the quality of your listing, and may even go as far as to wonder what’s wrong with the property if no other buyers are interested.  

Working with your real estate agent, you can set a competitive price point to gain positive attention and boost the possibility of selling your home more quickly.  

Troubleshooting along with great pricing can get your home in front of the right audience and sold in a timeline meeting your expectations.