3 Top Reasons Why Your House Isn’t Getting Showings

In the residential real estate world, there is nothing quite as disheartening as listing your home for sale only to discover that nobody cares. Even in a robust market, there are still mistakes committed that keep the purchasers from coming. If your property is languishing and failing to generate internet hits and showings, you must sit down with your Realtor to find out why.

Here are a few common missteps that are guaranteed to keep buyers away:

        1. The property is too difficult to show.

While it may be inconvenient to vacate the house at a moment’s notice for a showing, it is a necessary sacrifice when you are trying to sell your home. Be ready to grab your keys, kids and pets to vacate the premises when your agent calls. When buyers’ agents are putting together an itinerary of showings for their clients, listings that require several days’ notice with complicated instructions often end up at the bottom of the pile. You will have to be flexible when it comes to showing your home. In addition, you will also need to remain accessible via phone, email or text messaging. In the event that your agent receives an offer, you’ll want to be the first to hear about it.

        2. The marketing is poor.
 

Every house has a buyer and the marketing of the property must be directed at the appropriate target audience. Nowadays, it is imperative that a home has a strong online presence on numerous websites with quality photos that will entice viewers to want to see more. If the local agents and buyers in your community do not know that the property is for sale, then it is not being marketed properly. A successful Realtor will know how to market correctly so as to emphasize its best features and strong points.

        3. The home is overpriced.

This is the most common reason properties remain on the market too long and fail to attract consumers. In order to have any shot at a quick sale, a home has to be priced right. Overpricing usually occurs when buyers purchase during a peak in the market and cannot accept the economic reality that prices sometimes fall. Every so often, homeowners fail to understand that sentimental attachment does not necessarily translate to a higher price tag. Today’s well-informed house shoppers will only pay for what a property is worth.


The best way to avoid a lengthy listing on the MLS is to work with a knowledgeable local Realtor who will view your home as the valuable financial asset that it is and help you price it accurately, make it accessible and presentable for showings, and market it to a suitable buyers' pool.

Enjoy Year-Round Vacation Living in Arizona Biltmore

Visitors to the Biltmore community in Phoenix quickly discover what countless celebrities and other residents have known for a long time– a home in Biltmore offers year-round vacation living in an upscale neighborhood. Here are just a few of the many aspects that contribute to Biltmore’s reputation as the preferred location for distinguished homebuyers in Phoenix.


Landscape Vistas to Die For

The views from many homes in this affluent locale will take your breath away. Where else can you wake up every day in a spa-like setting and enjoy magnificent vistas of the Piestewa Peak, Camelback Mountains, City of Phoenix and Sonoran Desert on your morning walk? Combine that with incredible sunsets and you have all the key ingredients for a permanent vacation home.


Biltmore’s Rich Heritage

The Biltmore area owes its name and heritage to the world-renowned Arizona Biltmore Hotel, constructed in 1929 with architectural input from Frank Lloyd Wright. Known as the “Jewel of the Desert”, the Arizona Biltmore has been hosting celebrities, politicians and dignitaries for 85 years. Irving Berlin is rumored to have written “White Christmas” while vacationing here. Marilyn Monroe was a frequent poolside guest and Ronald and Nancy Reagan spent their honeymoon at the Biltmore. Phoenix residents consistently vote the Arizona Biltmore as one of their Phoenix Points of Pride.

Art, Restaurants & Shopping

Biltmore residents have easy access to shopping and dining at the sprawling hotel/spa complex, plus all that the greater Phoenix Scottsdale area has to offer. Foodies are kept busy at the local farmer’s markets and world-class dining spots, while shoppers enjoy Biltmore Fashion Park which is home to Louis Vuitton, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier and dozens of other high-end retailers. The entire district abounds with art galleries, sure to please even the most finicky collector.


Recreation

The Sonoran Desert’s warm, dry climate permits pleasure for golf and tennis enthusiasts, as well as mountain bikers, hikers, runners and walkers, throughout the year. All these activities are enjoyed against the backdrop of the spectacular desert scenery. A brisk morning stroll followed by lunch and golf on the same course that has hosted U.S. presidents is a typical day in Biltmore. And you can end each with a heart-stopping sunset.
 

Whether you’re looking for a year-round or second vacation home, Arizona’s Biltmore neighborhood is worth a look. Every day will feel like a holiday!

Surprise Your Mom this Mother's Day

As Mother’s Day rolls around this year, let’s take the time to remember all the great things – large and small - that moms do for their children. Flowers are always appreciated and everyone enjoys a nice brunch, but, for a change, why not surprise your mom with a different kind of celebration? Here are a few suggestions for dazzling mom this Mother’s Day:

Organize a Family Hike – Here in the desert, we enjoy beautiful weather all year-round and are surrounded by incredible hiking trails. If you enjoy the same access to nature’s finest, organize a multi-generation hike on a terrain suitable for all. Finish the day with a family picnic.

Visit a Botanical Garden or Plant Your Own Garden – A family outing to the nearest botanical garden is another great idea. Gardeners and non-gardeners alike will appreciate the beauty of spring flowers in full bloom. If your mom is an avid gardener herself, you could plant a new flower bed or vegetable patch and stake it with a homemade sign that says “Mother’s Day 2015.” If there are young children in the family, they can also help plant seeds and illustrate the sign.

Tea Party – Surprise all the moms in your family with an invitation to a formal tea party. Encourage dressy attires and silly hats, then, serve tiny tea sandwiches and cake or cupcakes with a selection of teas. The little girls in the family will love it. After tea is served, join the boys in the family for some fun in the sun.

Family Bike Ride – Gather mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and the kids for a family bike ride in a local park. Take some photos of all the moms and finish the day with a potluck barbecue prepared and served by dads and children.

It really does not matter what you do on Mother’s Day as long as you do it in the company of the ones you love, so might as well try something new this year. Your mom will always love you no matter what, which is why it’s nice to show your affection and appreciation for her every once in a while in ways that are fun and entertaining for the whole family. It will surely be a day she would remember.