Real Estate Blog - Impression

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.

Posted by Shane Andersen on June 19th, 2025

 

When your house doesn’t sell, it doesn’t just feel frustrating – it feels personal. You put time, money, and emotional energy into this move. You told your friends and family it was happening. And now that your listing has expired without a buyer? You’re left feeling stuck, and maybe even a little embarrassed.

And here's what most agents won’t tell you. Over 70% of homeowners who re-list with a different agent sell their house.

Re-list with the same agent? That stat drops to only 50%, according to the latest data from REDX. That’s like leaving the fate of your sale to a coin toss. And that’s not good enough.

REDX data also shows that only 1 in 3 homeowners with expired listings actually make that change. That means most sellers either…

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Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.

Posted by Shane Andersen on January 9th, 2025

 

When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch.

But what many people don’t realize is that even in today's market where there are more buyers than homes for sale, there are still things that can cause delays or even keep a house from selling. According to Zillow, in 2024, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market before it ultimately sold.

And while the reasons those houses didn’t sell are going to vary, there are some general themes that come through. If you’re having trouble getting your house sold, here are the top three hurdles that could be getting in the way, and how an expert agent can help you…

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Give Your Curb Appeal a Boost Before You Sell

Posted by Shane Andersen on May 13th, 2022

Some Highlights

• If you’re thinking about selling your house this season, focusing on a few quick and easy updates outside can help your home look its best.
• 78% of real estate agents polled say poor landscaping affects property values. As a seller, that means your yard could impact your bottom line.
• When getting your house ready to sell, let’s connect to discuss what you should do to make sure your house shows well and catches the eyes of more potential buyers.

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