All Forum Posts by: Charlie M.

Thanks Sharon - thank you for your comments.  The carpet seems to be the winning answer.   I also have always liked the wood trim but as I am finding like most things not everyone agree.  

Tyrone thank you also for taking the time to look at other houses.  Yes, house next door was gutted and renovated by and investor last year.  Mine is one of the biggest in neighborhood.  This house selling is stressful stuff.

Hi Eric - thanks for input.  Along the lines with what others have suggested.  Have to find some time for more projects :).

Hi Theresa - thank you for your reply. Yes, the carpet credit is what we discussed last night, that’s a great option.  Most of our feedback has been house priced “just right” and the appraisal we had with lost sale came in at 350,000 so it seems it is, just taking time.

Thank you all for your suggestions/replies.  All very helpful. Had good discussions with relator/son-in-law and he shared some insightful ideas/thoughts.  Your comments help to add to our conversations and I also realized I’m not being very patient with this process. Again thank you!

Hi David and thank you for your response.  We’ve considered that mighty be a solution we have to look at in future.  Really hoping it doesn’t come to that, although a friend did suggest rental properties overall can be good investments.

Hi Christine - My daughter said from the beginning the carpet would have been an issue for her.  I should have listened lol.  More info to think about.  Thank you!

Eddy - thanks for sharing that perspective.  Yet another thing I hadn’t given thought to as yes, it’s older home/style.   These comments are really helpful especially if it doesn’t sell soon and I end up delisting during winter months and make some changes.  Hopefully it won’t come to that buy I appreciate the fresh eyes as what others see.  There’s a reason it’s not selling so this helps.

Ok thanks John, I wasn't sure if that was ok to do. Address is 601 Montrose Drive Fredericksburg VA 22407

Hi Christopher and thank you for your reply.

I have had professional pictures taken, house is empty and I staged it best I could with my own furniture.  Zillow has about 45 saves, views in the hundreds.  I’ve spoke with son-in-law about open houses, he hasn’t had a lot of success but I think I’ll revisit with him as well as your other suggestions.  Think I need to push more with marketing strategies as not many that you listed.  Sensitive since it’s my son in law but I need to get house sold.

You mentioned size of my house - If I understood you right you meant it’s larger home than typical.  I thought that would be a plus but now that you mentioned it we did move to get smaller home now that kids are grown.  It’s certainly large family type home with large, flat, fully fenced backyard.  But maybe others also seeing it as to big - could that affect price in a negative way?

I think will also revisit the carpet.  It is the first thing you see going up the stairs.  It’s a light blue and seemed like great idea at the time after years of living in military housing with not a lot of color choices, now not so much!  

Again thank you for the time you took!  Greatly appreciated!

Hello! I put my house on the market back in June and got a full price (341,900) offer with me paying 3 percent closing. Made all repairs requested from inspection and then 3 days before closing buyer finances were disqualified due to debt/income ratio. House appraised at 350,000 for FHA loan.

I had already purchased my new home and moved so I am anxious to get it sold.  I asked my realtor to drop 10k hoping it would move quicker.  It’s hasn't.  Today makes 1 month since relisted/price drop.  We’ve had about 10 showings.  The only offer we’ve had is 310,000 with us also paying closing costs.  We’ve had two others say we were at the top of their list but not ready to buy yet.  The last person to say that we offered closing and 3000.00 for carpet allowance as they did not like our light blue carpet but still no offer.

My relator who is my son-in-law and does this part time has sold about 5 other houses.  He says comps are hard to pull for my house because of age/size etc.  It’s a 3300 sq ft home with 3finished levels/walk out basement,  4bd 3.5 bath and 5th BD (NTC) or office in basement.  I  have always felt my house is overpriced.  Comps I have seen are newer houses with “open floor plans” and bigger masters/closets/master bath. His experience is limited and I worry my house will just sit but on the other hand if he’s right then I loose money or get super inspections cause people are concerned why I’m priced so low :(

 My house is in good condition but 30 years old.  I’ve made major exterior updates over past 4 years (roof,siding, garage doors, porch, front door) have all been replaced and all with high end materials.  Interior has been updated over the years and completed full master update down to studs.  Master bath Beautiful but still small for modern bathrooms.  

Most feedback has been positive, negative comments was light blue carpet upstairs and original wood windows which are in good working condition (still heavy windows)  but some fading of wood and some discoloration.

This would be my second price drop since June and I really don't know if price is the issue. I just want it sold. There is a house directly across from mine that was bought by an investor and that house is in the process of being refurbished so not sure if that impacts anything (lots of construction) I live in nice (older) neighborhood in a desired school district with no HOA yet it's still not sold in what's listed as a sellers market.

I thank you for reading this long post and would appreciate ANY thoughts you have.