Yet another why isn't this house selling thread, comments please

puddy

shortchanged wrote: »

That just reiterates my point that most people just want everything on a plate. I just don't see why so many people can't see the potential of somewhere.
Personally I wouldn't mind buying a house that was a project as long as I carefully considered all the costs and it wouldn't result in me being out of pocket.

but thats exactly why people are advising op to either look at the price or change things. you cant sell something at top dollar price if you are not prepared to change it to what is now expected for that price.

selling anything is about desirability. do you think you would buy a top that had been ripped a bit or had a button missing when the next one on the rack is perfect? you might want the one with the button missing if the price is reduced but if the seller wont reduce the price, you wont buy that top. the seller is then left to ponder why they cant get rid of the top with the missing button

devotee

Paint the woodwork (doors, kitchen whitewash) in white, change the carpets in all rooms apart from stairs and landing, change the curtains everywhere, make the bedrooms more inviting (new bed linen, scatter cushions, lamps), make the front room into a formal reception.
You don't have to spend too much money, but just neutralize the house a bit. Too much pine and dark wood only appeal to older people.

terrierlady

a couple of years ago we were selling a bungalow but not an old persons bungalow it was set on the side of a hill which ment that access was limited, the agent sent mostly people over 60 to view some were terrible drivers who nearly went off the road trying to get into the drive etc, it sold to a young couple who loved the views had a large space wagon car and had never intended to buy a bungalow, what is your target market, are you getting the right viewers,this property seems dated and whilst it may suit older couple with kids this type of property usally goes to young family so they like light bright homes neutral colours and space. A buyer will buy but at a price which is not what your asking they will want to re vamp the place bring it up to date and that costs money so perhaps they need to think of dropping the price /everything sells at the right price or doing it up to sell which costs money anyway getting good viewings on here!

tyllwyd

I really like the house and I can't see anything wrong with it that would put off someone who liked it.

Is there anything about the location that makes it less desirable? Apart from that, I hate to say it, but it does make me wonder if the price is realistic?

ruggedtoast

tyllwyd wrote: »

I really like the house and I can't see anything wrong with it that would put off someone who liked it.

Is there anything about the location that makes it less desirable? Apart from that, I hate to say it, but it does make me wonder if the price is realistic?

It resides in an unfashionable area of Harrow. Which is a bit like saying Chas and Dave reside in an unfashionable area of male double act cockney novelty pop singers.

shortchanged_2

puddy wrote: »

but thats exactly why people are advising op to either look at the price or change things. you cant sell something at top dollar price if you are not prepared to change it to what is now expected for that price.

selling anything is about desirability. do you think you would buy a top that had been ripped a bit or had a button missing when the next one on the rack is perfect? you might want the one with the button missing if the price is reduced but if the seller wont reduce the price, you wont buy that top. the seller is then left to ponder why they cant get rid of the top with the missing button

But that's what I was saying. Basically the house is overpriced for the condition it is in.
If you look back at most peoples comments it's like paint that door white, stick a nice beige carpet in the living room etc, etc.

Question is, why were more people not inclined to say reduce the price, instead of why don't you do some botch jobs here and there and then try to sell it for top book price.

jennifernil

I have no idea of prices in the area, but it sounds expensive!

If the price is right, then people should see beyond the decor. A house that needs updated lets you do it how you want.

If the roof, walls, windows and services are sound, everything else is a matter of personal preference.

thegirlintheattic

Caveat_Mortgagor wrote: »

Laminate flooring is the work of the devil. If someone wants the thick end of half a million quid then its going to need more than cheap ikea furniture and a paint job that looks like someones had an acid house party in a dulux factory

A few cheap touches can make all the difference is all I am saying, most people will decorate how they want and have their own furniture, so there is no point spending lots of £££s just to give a better image. Have you not seen house doctor?

Many young families like laminate downstairs, saves time clearing up all manor of spills. I agree hard-wood floors are best but are expensive, putting some laminate down is a cheaper way of making the downstairs look more practical for a young family.

mishkanorman

I'd agree with most of the posts here, if I was paying top wack I wouldnt want to think "well it needs a new kitchen, bathroom and carpets"

I also wouldnt like the property at the end of the garden, which appears to have a clear view over the garden, the lack of privacy would bother me a little.

devotee

shortchanged wrote: »

But that's what I was saying. Basically the house is overpriced for the condition it is in.
If you look back at most peoples comments it's like paint that door white, stick a nice beige carpet in the living room etc, etc.

Question is, why were more people not inclined to say reduce the price, instead of why don't you do some botch jobs here and there and then try to sell it for top book price.

Actually nothing wrong with the condition of the house, didn't OP say his father was a builder so the house was very well maintained?

Most of us here were pointing out that the decor was old fashioned and would not appeal to a younger family that the house is most likely to be purchased by. Which probably explains why a couple of purchasers changed their minds and bought elsewhere - maybe because of that beige carpet in the other house....