Lots of viewings but no 2nd viewings - what can I do?

kate5555

csgohan4 said:

the EA aren't using fish eye photos are they?

No just standard photos

kate5555

MovingForwards said:

What kind of dog do you have? I've been into some homes and there's a dog smell, others don't have.

ka7e said:

Also we were advised to remove all signs of the dog's paraphernalia before viewings - baskets, bowls and toys went in the shed for viewings!

We have a whippet/greyhound mix so short haired and not terribly smelly, and we do put all the dog paraphernalia away when viewers come round. I don't think the house has a dog smell (or any kind of smell) but it could be just what we're used to.

getmore4less

If you are moving in 3 weeks you should have decluttered and started packing stuff up with just essentials out. 
For some any sign of dog smell will be all carpets out job. 

Crashy_Time

getmore4less said:

this one 
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5410297/should-i-overpay-or-withdraw-from-sale/p1

You need a good hard look at what is selling.

What is selling?

kate5555

getmore4less said:

If you are moving in 3 weeks you should have decluttered and started packing stuff up with just essentials out. 

I agree in theory but it's easier said than done! However the number of comments re clutter has made me realise maybe it is a bigger deal than I thought. I am generally quite an untidy person so while it wouldn't put me off at all it could be to others. I'll make a big effort this weekend to make the house more presentable as a first step before thinking about bigger improvements.

AdrianC

kate5555 said:

I also asked a property developer friend to have a look at the advert and they suggested a long list of things to improve...

But they've not been round to see it "as if viewing"? Your ad is clearly working, because you're getting them in.

RelievedSheff

kate5555 said:

getmore4less said:

If you are moving in 3 weeks you should have decluttered and started packing stuff up with just essentials out. 

I agree in theory but it's easier said than done! However the number of comments re clutter has made me realise maybe it is a bigger deal than I thought. I am generally quite an untidy person so while it wouldn't put me off at all it could be to others. I'll make a big effort this weekend to make the house more presentable as a first step before thinking about bigger improvements.

You would be surprised how many people can not see the house beneath other peoples belongings. 

TripleH

Are you present for viewings? 
If you are not, it may well be worth preparing a 1 page leaflet listing all the wonderful points about your house eg. loft, regularly serviced boiler, windows only 2 years old and so on.
When we sold, we had numerous viewings butvthe onky offerscwe had were when my wife was there and told those viewing about all the little features not on the 'particulars?' 
Don't rely on the estate agent to know much about the house these days.

kate5555

Crashy_Time said:

getmore4less said:

this one 
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5410297/should-i-overpay-or-withdraw-from-sale/p1

You need a good hard look at what is selling.

What is selling?

Houses were definitely selling (last year) but there is no shortage of similar properties either. In the last year, within 1/4 mile of mine, similar age 3 bed semis have sold between £100k and £132k and 2 bed semis between £80k and £120k. There's a real mix between the houses, some might be in a bit better decorative order than mine but have a smaller garden or no conservatory for example. 

3 bed, semi-detached £100,500 20 Dec 2019

3 bed, semi-detached £132,500 22 Nov 2019

3 bed, semi-detached £125,000 18 Nov 2019

3 bed, semi-detached £110,000 9 Aug 2019

3 bed, semi-detached £103,000 28 Jun 2019

2 bed, semi-detached £120,000 11 Nov 2019

2 bed, semi-detached £110,000 11 Oct 2019

2 bed, semi-detached £122,500 27 Sep 2019

2 bed, semi-detached £105,000 26 Jul 2019

2 bed, semi-detached £119,950 31 May 2019

2 bed, semi-detached £110,000 10 May 2019

2 bed, semi-detached £80,000 7 May 2019

kate5555

AdrianC said:

kate5555 said:

I also asked a property developer friend to have a look at the advert and they suggested a long list of things to improve...

But they've not been round to see it "as if viewing"? Your ad is clearly working, because you're getting them in.

No she hasn't been to see it although has visited in the past socially. Her suggestions included "blinging up" the bathroom (too clinical apparently), replacing the front door, resealing front drive, replacing cooker and kitchen worktops...I would be happy to do these things myself if I was planning to keep the house for some time but I'm not convinced it is worth doing them to sell, which is why I'd consider that as a last resort if the house stays on the market for another few months.