Hi, I’m Eugen your personal estate agent in west London and today we’re talking about the 5 big reasons why your house isn’t selling as quickly as you might like it to.

Let’s be honest, all homeowners want to sell their property as quickly as possible and for the best possible price. But sometimes it’s easier said than done because there can be a few challenges in the way.

The Number One Reason Why a House Won’t Sell is because it’s Too Expensive: Setting a good price for your home is crucial to the length of time it will sit on the market. A homeowner always thinks their house should sell for more than it does. However, you need to listen to your Agent when setting a price as they know best.

Location is Next on the List: Is your house situated near something or somewhere undesirable? Is your house remote and far from local amenities? Remember you might love where you live and don’t see a problem with certain things, but it’s a buyer’s opinion that ultimately counts.

Is Your House Too Cluttered? Make sure you declutter and depersonalise every room in your house as buyers want to walk into a property and see themselves living there. Sometimes people can’t see past other people’s stuff and it puts them off.

Do Small Repairs Need Doing? If your home is a bit tired then that will leave people with the wrong impression. It’s amazing what a lick of paint can do for a house or a tidy up of the garden.

And Finally, Do You Have the Right Agent Working Hard to Get You a Sale? It’s always best to hire an Agent who knows your area inside out and one that markets your home on Social Media as well as on the property portals. Also, are they easy to get a hold of when you want to ask questions?

So there you have it, 5 reasons why your house might not be selling as quickly as you’d hoped.

Don’t forget, if you have any questions about getting your house ready for sale then please get in touch as I’d be delighted to help you out.