Hi Marian,

Beside the electricity your other issue is the log home. It puts your property in a specialty marketplace.
Take heart though, you wanted it and so will someone else but you need to relax your expectations.
Make sure you market towards the segment that will want such a property.

All the best,
James Joseph

You can get lots of free advice for selling on your own in my free ebook at the web site below.

Is it common in your area for homes to be off the grid? If so, why not just sell it as is and instead of focusing on the negative issue, you should be capitalizing on the fact that you're home is green! Making lemonade out of lemons is kind of where you are at at this point.

But, without knowing a bit more about your specific area and the type of home you are selling, it's hard to give you good advice.

A good bit of homework for you would be for you to tell me why someone would like this place. Make a list of all of the features in your local community; schools, shopping, transporation access. Also make list of natural amenities; view of the mountains, waterfront, secluded etc.

Remember to write it as objective as possible because whether or not you are willing to admit it, you have some emotional attachment or have had at some point when you bought it. You need to appeal to buyers with it the same way it appealed to you.

Are you working with an agent from your local area? If not, you should be. They can help create a positive picture of your property instead of focusing on the problematic areas.

If you are working with a realtor, it's time to have a pow-wow and start brainstorming some good ideas about why someone should buy your home.

Feel free to contact me anytime to brainstorm some ideas that might get you a bit more productivity. Unique properties need to be handled with unique marketing ideas. 208-724-7602 Call anytime