NPR: so frustrated trying to sell our house

Susie2005

Just venting.  Our house has been on the market since the end of March.  It is such a pain to keep it clean and ready to show with two kids.  Things have been so slow.  But, every time we have a showing I feel like it is a waste of time.  Today's showing, they thought the house was great (it is), they thought the neighborhood was great (it is), they thought the yard was great (it is), but the house was too small/not set up well for them and their FOUR kids.  No kidding.  It's too small and not set up well for us and our TWO kids.  That's why we are trying to sell it.  Why would someone with four kids have even bothered looking at it?  Read the listing sheet and you'll know it's not what you are looking for.  What a waste.  Ugh.

AnnapolisLari

I feel your pain. It took us 2.5 years to sell ours in MD.

My mom's place, same thing. 75+ showings and they love everything except the lack of a garage, which information is clearly in the listing. Why show someone a place without a garage if they specifically want one?

ppants

I'm in the same boat.  Our house has been on the market for 45 days.  Not too long, I know, but it's tough to keep it "show ready" everyday.  It'll happen for us someday soon right?! 

lsufan

We're in the same position.  Ours has been on the market since late April.  At this point we're getting about 3-4 showings a week.  We're in a two level townhouse.  It drives me nuts when we get feedback like, "It's really nice, but we're looking for a 3 level" or "We don't really like the condo fee."  All of this is in the listing.  Why waste our time if those things are going to be a deal breaker for you?