Dear Monty: Our home has been on the market for a month. We have a sign in the yard, and we bought an ad on an FSBO website. So far, we’ve had no offers. We’ve had several showings, and they seem interested, but only at a low price. They want the commission we are trying to save.
Agents call looking for a listing but have yet to bring in a buyer. They say the market has softened. We are discouraged but are not ready to pay a commission. Do you have any suggestions?
Monty’s Answer: There are buyer’s, seller’s, and balanced markets today. High interest rates and economic worries have taken many buyers out of the market or forced them to lower their expectations. However, you can still significantly improve your chances of selling your home on your own and for a higher price….