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Why isn’t my house selling?

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BraOffPjsOn · Yesterday 20:03

So our house has been on for a while and has dribs and drags of viewings.
I know it’s a bad time to sell but it’s in a great area and in the south east and we’ve reduced by 25k already. The EA has told us not to reduce anymore and the right person will come.

So I’m being brave and going to ask for thoughts on here!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/171848261?utm_campaign=property-details&utm_content=buying&utm_medium=sharing&utm_source=copytoclipboard#/&channel=RES_BUY

Check out this 3 bedroom terraced house for sale on Rightmove

3 bedroom terraced house for sale in Jarvis Brook Close, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 for £310,000. Marketed by Bexhill Estates, Bexhill On Sea

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/171848261#/&channel=RES_BUY

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LibertyLily · Today 20:38

I was thinking something like this G-plan sofa, perhaps @BraOffPjsOn, although I'm sure there are less expensive options out there...

https://www.johnlewis.com/g-plan-vintage-the-sixty-five-large-3-seater-sofa/plush-moss/p3334499?

usernamemustnotcontainspecialcharacters · Today 21:17

I see two garages

babyproblems · Today 21:53

I agree that I don’t think the photos are great. I can tell you have decluttered to the max, but the staging / decor isn’t aspirational enough for me. Get rid of the blue boxes in the kitchen, the caps by the front door , the fleece throws on the sofa and the pouf. There’s nothing about the house which says ‘nice lifestyle’; I know that sounds cheesy and naff but it needs to appeal to a buyer; and only one remember. What are there items in your photos saying really to the views? A really small example would be the fleece throws - get something with a more appealing texture - wool / cotton in a neutral colour for example. It’s small touches that build a more appealing visual language. The blue fleece give children or teenage boys vibe to me. If I was a young mum looking for my first family home for husband and baby, I’d probably find affinity with a neutral / natural boho vibe for example. For staging purposes I would only put those in kids bedrooms for example. I would imagine your target buyer would be a couple with a baby, or a divorcee who has a child and needs a home office, so what are those people looking for. Not everyone has a creative eye to imagine potential so there is a need to present a vision even if it’s just hints at a vision. Those people would both be looking for something calm, perhaps a cozy / chic / fashionable feel. It’s not awful as it is but it’s not Wow! This is for me. If no one comes along, I would get rid of the shabby chic decor touches like the little mirrors on the stairs and put up one huge modern mirror and a statement hanging plant, or a big piece of feature artwork. Something aspirational, either towards a more luxe / modern feel, or artsy. Currently it’s ok but it’s also giving ok lifestyle which I don’t think sells it very well because I can see it would work well for a young family or a single person and kid/s. Best of luck xox

croydon15 · Today 22:06

I think it's the market atm, my friend is trying to sell in SE a lovely house without success, it's very difficult. Your house is very nice.

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