Getting disheartened

That's the very reason we're having one Alima , and it means less ad hoc individual visitors which must be good.

I think pricing correctly is crucial , did you get more than one agent in for valuations BB ?

Around here houses for sale sometimes have an open day when people who want to view make an appointment for that day along with other interested viewers. Not only could that get viewings over in one day but people tend to put offers in on the day. The house next door but 2 from us was recently sold for 20K over the asking price using that method. (House prices are astronomical around here).

Agree with others, too soon to worry. Have you checked for sale/sold prices of similar properties in your area? Your Agent should have done this already but sometimes they are a little over ambitious with price and a small tweak could make all the difference. It might be worth getting a friend to cast an eye over your home and say if anything could be presented differently, sometimes we aren't the best ones to dress our homes, understandably we like them as they are. I doubt you are doing anything wrong, it's time of year and pure luck comes into it. You only need one buyer, he or she is out there. Hang on in there.

Six weeks is nothing! Although it may be if you hadn't had a single viewing, but you had a few.A house can sell the moment it comes onto the market or can take a year or more.Getting the price right is key, and making the house look attractive too.Good luck.?

We waited months for the right buyer to come along and then - Bingo - one arrived and offered the full asking price.

If a prospective buyer asks for a second viewing there's a high chance they will make an offer.

I went to a lot of trouble and made sure each room was clearly defined as to use. For example we had a dining room that was rarely used because the house had a big breakfast room. My grandchildren had toys in the room so I set the room out as a playroom.

Flowers are always a good idea and keep personal possessions to the minimum. Buyers don't like too much personal stuff about the place, although when I was a buyer I never minded it.

Not only is 6 weeks a very short time, but the summer holidays definitely slow house viewing down. We have recently sold after 27 years in the same house and found the whole experience a different ball game from our previous 4 sells.

Today buyers are much more wary of interest rates and the affordability of a house. It would seem that those looking for family houses are very fussy and want value for money, and who could blame them.

It costs more today to upgrade bathrooms, kitchens etc. than it did in the past when we did it. I don't know why! Maybe standards are higher!

It took us several months to sell a detached family house in a very desirable area. We had no negative feedback, but on reflection I think the higher the price of a house the longer it takes to sell. There are less buyers in that price bracket.
It will go, Autumn is a busy time, our sold twice in the Autumn. One fell through, but another buyer came within 24 hrs.

I would add get all you paperwork ready, guarantees for work done on the house etc.

Sorry to have been so long winded! Good luck!

I agree with Annie, but if you are getting lots of viewings and no-one takes it any further, perhaps your asking price is too high?
I do think the longer the house is on the market, it may become more difficult to sell. People start wondering why it's still on the market, and what's wrong with it.
Ask your agent's advice, they know the area etc.

We are just about to start a similar process BBbevan so I feel your pain.

We are having an open day in 2 weeks so hope to get an(some) offers at that point . But have searched for our new house and made our offer and been disappointed by counter offers and the vendor seemingly happy to just see the price raised .

I can't blame them, we all want to make a price we feel is realistic but it's pretty stressful.

Have you 'dressed' your house for a sale? Our estate agent gave us a few pointers on making sure our house was the best it could be.

Good luck with the process ?

Is it ? We have no idea what to expect

Six weeks is s very short time