Buying or selling a home involves a lot of things, it also raises questions. In this column ‘Ask Bob’, real estate expert/broker Bob Bartikoski of RE/MAX Paradise Homes Bonaire answers a real estate question from a reader. This time:
Question: Why isn’t my Bonaire house selling? My agent says it is a fair price and some people have looked at it, but there have been no offers.
We have a saying in real estate that the first reason a property doesn’t sell is the price, and the second reason is also the price. However, here on Bonaire there can be some other reasons why a house takes longer to sell.
Your house’s location, condition and rental status are other factors. Some locations appeal to buyers more than others, especially if they hope to use the property for vacation rentals. Cleanliness is also important. Buyers looking for their dream home are not envisioning clutter and untidiness, so it is important that the home looks as clean and spacious as possible. If your house is rented, do the tenants keep the property clean and permit showings when requested? Some tenants may not be eager to agree to showing appointments, especially if they want to keep living there.
Have you received feedback from your agent after each showing? This is a good indication of whether there is a specific concern about your house that you can fix or update. If there are no negative comments after a showing, but lookers end up buying other houses, it’s probably the price. Wishing you all the best for a successful sale!
Do you want to buy or sell a house in Bonaire, or do have a real estate question for Bob? email him at: [email protected]. Call for free from the US: 1-866-611-7362 or Bonaire: +599-717-7362. See all our listings here.