If your property is not selling the reason is one of the following.

PRICED TOO HIGH- a properties value is determined by todays market, not by yesterdays value plus appreciation. "Comparable Sales are the key to pricing."

Solution: Target the Buyer: Is your property a Good Value?

NO EXPOSURE- The highest-rated method for attracting buyers to a property is the YARD SIGN at 98.8%, followed closely by the "MLS" MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE at 98.2%-Real Estate Center @ Texas A&M University....Over 21,000 properties have been sold over the Wasatch Front MLS in the last year.

Solution:  Increase Advertising: see marketing options

POOR CONDITION- with heavy competition, a seller must do everything possible to make their property more attractive than the thousands of properties that are available over the MULTIPLE LISITNG SERVICE. "Buyers are looking for model-home conditions."

Solution:  Repair & Replace the obvious: offer concessions for repairs

POOR LOCATION- wrong schools, crime areas, messy neighborhoods, busy streets, noise, accessibility, all can mark a bad location. Unfortunately, the only thing that can compensate for a poor location is a lower listing price. "Favorable terms, seller financing, lease/options could create better opportunity."

Solution: Offer Terms (Warranties, Closing Costs etc.)

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Buying and Selling a Home During the Holidays

Many people believe the holiday season is not the best time to buy or sell a home. But in fact, the opposite is often true.

Here are the top eight reasons to buy or sell during the holidays:

* The seasonal slowdown means competition for both buyers and sellers is not as keen.
* Buyers and sellers tend to be more serious this time of year, or else they wouldn't be in the marketplace-they would be out shopping or enjoying figgy pudding.
* Many people take time off from work during the holidays so they have more time to shop for a home or prepare their home for sale.
* Many companies relocate their employees in January, so December is an ideal time to buy or sell.
* Homes look and feel especially warm and inviting when they are decorated for the holidays. Buyers can often picture their own family in the homey environment you have created.
* You can choose to postpone your move until after New Year's.

Consider buying or selling your home at this time of year. You just might benefit from reduced competition, motivated buyers and sellers and the spirit of the holiday season.

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