Homes priced right in Bucks County are selling.

Based on information in Multiple listing 11769 homes listed in mls sold in 2008 in Bucks County. These were on the mrket for an average of 72 days. (The number of days from date listed to date it went under contract for sale.

The above information is subject to errors and omissions and does not include sale by owners, commercial, multi units , lots etc. Criteria used for search Residential price range upto $9,999,000 and date between 1./2008 and 12./2008

Here are top Five Reasons why a home does not sell

1. Price. This is the most important factor.

2.Home is not easy to show. There is no lockbox, sellers need 24 hours notice, etc,

3.The agent did not market the home well. These days more buyers start their search on the internet. You need a tech savy agent who advertises on multiple internet sites, takes multiple pictures and prepares marketing material.

4.The house did not show well. When buyers can choose between several homes, they tend to pick the one that is well maintained , and shows well. Well staged homes sell faster than homes not staged.This is not the case with foreclosures, where buyers look to buy at deep discounts and other things do not matter.

5.There were too many homes for sale in the community .

You can control # 1, 2 ,3 and 4. You have no control over # 5 .However if it is priced accordingly to be the best value in the community , you may find a Buyer.