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angelasocks

Sarah1Mitty2 said:

jonnydeppiwish! said:

Given what you’ve said, and the pictures etc, I’d say it’s simply just overpriced.  If you’re not getting offers, then the price isn’t correct. 

Unfortunately, I think you now have a buyers market.

Unfortunately true I think, people will continue to say "change this, do that, drop this photo" etc. but that isn`t going to change anything about size, location, price and local amenities, which are the main things people look at.

Yes partly agree I've driven myself crazy at times wondering what's putting people off. Maybe people clock up the things that look shabby, tired, unkempt and mentally devalue the house.  They see £5k for a new kitchen I see £500 for new doors and oven.  They see £3k for gardener landscape, I see a few days graft and £100 for a skip bag and lawn seed.  I don't know maybe I'm wishful thinking.

A friend of mine went to look at house in June sounded bad, sunsafe tape over the gas boiler and really trashy sounding.  She told EA she wouldn't be making an offer and they told her an offer over asking price already made.  But that was June things look to be changing.

Ath_Wat

angelasocks said:

Sarah1Mitty2 said:

jonnydeppiwish! said:

Given what you’ve said, and the pictures etc, I’d say it’s simply just overpriced.  If you’re not getting offers, then the price isn’t correct. 

Unfortunately, I think you now have a buyers market.

Unfortunately true I think, people will continue to say "change this, do that, drop this photo" etc. but that isn`t going to change anything about size, location, price and local amenities, which are the main things people look at.

Yes partly agree I've driven myself crazy at times wondering what's putting people off. Maybe people clock up the things that look shabby, tired, unkempt and mentally devalue the house.  They see £5k for a new kitchen I see £500 for new doors and oven.  They see £3k for gardener landscape, I see a few days graft and £100 for a skip bag and lawn seed.  I don't know maybe I'm wishful thinking.

A friend of mine went to look at house in June sounded bad, sunsafe tape over the gas boiler and really trashy sounding.  She told EA she wouldn't be making an offer and they told her an offer over asking price already made.  But that was June things look to be changing.

If they can get one with a new kitchen for £500 more than yours, why would anyone buy yours? How much do you think you have priced the house below one in top condition? 

lika_86

Ath_Wat said:

angelasocks said:

Sarah1Mitty2 said:

jonnydeppiwish! said:

Given what you’ve said, and the pictures etc, I’d say it’s simply just overpriced.  If you’re not getting offers, then the price isn’t correct. 

Unfortunately, I think you now have a buyers market.

Unfortunately true I think, people will continue to say "change this, do that, drop this photo" etc. but that isn`t going to change anything about size, location, price and local amenities, which are the main things people look at.

Yes partly agree I've driven myself crazy at times wondering what's putting people off. Maybe people clock up the things that look shabby, tired, unkempt and mentally devalue the house.  They see £5k for a new kitchen I see £500 for new doors and oven.  They see £3k for gardener landscape, I see a few days graft and £100 for a skip bag and lawn seed.  I don't know maybe I'm wishful thinking.

A friend of mine went to look at house in June sounded bad, sunsafe tape over the gas boiler and really trashy sounding.  She told EA she wouldn't be making an offer and they told her an offer over asking price already made.  But that was June things look to be changing.

If they can get one with a new kitchen for £500 more than yours, why would anyone buy yours? How much do you think you have priced the house below one in top condition? 

In contrast, I think the house is probably overpriced even for something in top condition. The last similar sale of a much better presented house was in December for £105k and even a quick Google for the road name suggests that it's overpriced.

Ath_Wat

lika_86 said:

Ath_Wat said:

angelasocks said:

Sarah1Mitty2 said:

jonnydeppiwish! said:

Given what you’ve said, and the pictures etc, I’d say it’s simply just overpriced.  If you’re not getting offers, then the price isn’t correct. 

Unfortunately, I think you now have a buyers market.

Unfortunately true I think, people will continue to say "change this, do that, drop this photo" etc. but that isn`t going to change anything about size, location, price and local amenities, which are the main things people look at.

Yes partly agree I've driven myself crazy at times wondering what's putting people off. Maybe people clock up the things that look shabby, tired, unkempt and mentally devalue the house.  They see £5k for a new kitchen I see £500 for new doors and oven.  They see £3k for gardener landscape, I see a few days graft and £100 for a skip bag and lawn seed.  I don't know maybe I'm wishful thinking.

A friend of mine went to look at house in June sounded bad, sunsafe tape over the gas boiler and really trashy sounding.  She told EA she wouldn't be making an offer and they told her an offer over asking price already made.  But that was June things look to be changing.

If they can get one with a new kitchen for £500 more than yours, why would anyone buy yours? How much do you think you have priced the house below one in top condition? 

In contrast, I think the house is probably overpriced even for something in top condition. The last similar sale of a much better presented house was in December for £105k and even a quick Google for the road name suggests that it's overpriced.

This may well be true, but I am actually interested to know how much the OP thinks they have lowered the price by to take account of the obvious shortcomings.  

Sarah1Mitty2

Ath_Wat said:

angelasocks said:

Sarah1Mitty2 said:

jonnydeppiwish! said:

Given what you’ve said, and the pictures etc, I’d say it’s simply just overpriced.  If you’re not getting offers, then the price isn’t correct. 

Unfortunately, I think you now have a buyers market.

Unfortunately true I think, people will continue to say "change this, do that, drop this photo" etc. but that isn`t going to change anything about size, location, price and local amenities, which are the main things people look at.

Yes partly agree I've driven myself crazy at times wondering what's putting people off. Maybe people clock up the things that look shabby, tired, unkempt and mentally devalue the house.  They see £5k for a new kitchen I see £500 for new doors and oven.  They see £3k for gardener landscape, I see a few days graft and £100 for a skip bag and lawn seed.  I don't know maybe I'm wishful thinking.

A friend of mine went to look at house in June sounded bad, sunsafe tape over the gas boiler and really trashy sounding.  She told EA she wouldn't be making an offer and they told her an offer over asking price already made.  But that was June things look to be changing.

If they can get one with a new kitchen for £500 more than yours, why would anyone buy yours? How much do you think you have priced the house below one in top condition? 

They might buy it because they like the house better, or where it is situated, or if it faces the sun etc etc. many reasons.

NameUnavailable

There used to be a program on TV called House Doctor where people with places that wouldn't sell would get advice from a property stylist https://youtu.be/D3Z4X4s8Lhc

I think your EA is poor as they really should have given you some advice on preparing your home for the photos.

The house is essentially very nice, has a bit of character etc., but just looks very cold and unloved from those photos.

angelasocks

In contrast, I think the house is probably overpriced even for something in top condition. The last similar sale of a much better presented house was in December for £105k and even a quick Google for the road name suggests that it's overpriced.

This may well be true, but I am actually interested to know how much the OP thinks they have lowered the price by to take account of the obvious shortcomings.  

House prices have gone up a lot since the £105 property was sold - I got my valuation from that and Nationwide house prices.  Also double checked against a similar property sold more recently but bigger minus floor space.  I got a valuation of £113700 - 14000.  Yes it's on higher as I figured I would get haggled down and it was a buyers market with rising prices and people paying over market when I originally put it on.  Admit that's not the case now. 

I never expected to get £120k but in the range of £110 £115.  I had a crazy valuation from estate agents originally, one saying I could get £130k if a bidding war started.  Silly me believed them.  Hands up made a lot of mistakes in the beginning but I was rushing to get the house to market. 

I think my best bet is to return to market in April next year and spend that time getting the house looking better. 

angelasocks

NameUnavailable said:

There used to be a program on TV called House Doctor where people with places that wouldn't sell would get advice from a property stylist https://youtu.be/D3Z4X4s8Lhc

I think your EA is poor as they really should have given you some advice on preparing your home for the photos.

The house is essentially very nice, has a bit of character etc., but just looks very cold and unloved from those photos.

Thank you will take a look at that :-)

lika_86

angelasocks said:

In contrast, I think the house is probably overpriced even for something in top condition. The last similar sale of a much better presented house was in December for £105k and even a quick Google for the road name suggests that it's overpriced.

This may well be true, but I am actually interested to know how much the OP thinks they have lowered the price by to take account of the obvious shortcomings.  

House prices have gone up a lot since the £105 property was sold - I got my valuation from that and Nationwide house prices.  Also double checked against a similar property sold more recently but bigger minus floor space.  I got a valuation of £113700 - 14000.  Yes it's on higher as I figured I would get haggled down and it was a buyers market with rising prices and people paying over market when I originally put it on.  Admit that's not the case now. 

I never expected to get £120k but in the range of £110 £115.  I had a crazy valuation from estate agents originally, one saying I could get £130k if a bidding war started.  Silly me believed them.  Hands up made a lot of mistakes in the beginning but I was rushing to get the house to market. 

I think my best bet is to return to market in April next year and spend that time getting the house looking better. 

Interest rates have also gone up significantly since December.

You don't need to wait eight months before returning to market, the fixes people have suggested here are relatively cheap and easy to implement in order to stage your home to appeal to a buyer. Combined with a drop in price to something more realistic then you're unlikely to have a major problem selling as there aren't real issues with your home.

Ramouth

angelasocks said:

NameUnavailable said:

There used to be a program on TV called House Doctor where people with places that wouldn't sell would get advice from a property stylist https://youtu.be/D3Z4X4s8Lhc

I think your EA is poor as they really should have given you some advice on preparing your home for the photos.

The house is essentially very nice, has a bit of character etc., but just looks very cold and unloved from those photos.

Thank you will take a look at that :-)

There was a more recent one with a Amanda Lamb on channel 4.  I think it may have been called “Selling Houses with Amanda Lamb”.  I was often unimpressed by her wallpaper selection but she always emphasised the importance of presentation.