Michelle

Thank you Lisa for taking the time to look at the pics and give an honest opinion, I appreciate it! - Fri Jul 11 2008, 06:42

I don't know what DOM is...please clarify. The FMLS number is 3689625 and the pictures are available there. The house appraised for $182k and we originally listed for $175,9k due to the market. We've reduced to $167k. So it is not an expensive home. I understand that pics and curb appeal interfere with buyers....that is why I'm asking the question since I don't know what it is that I'm not seeing. We've painted, trimmed, mowed, planted. I am at a loss. - Thu Jul 10 2008, 12:49

Don, thank you for the tips- I really appreciate your feedback. - Thu Jul 10 2008, 17:30

Thanks guys, for your help.
Some additional info: The only house that has sold in the neighborhood was a foreclosure, and it sold for significantly less than it appraised for.
Our appraisal was $183k, but we didn't feel this market would bear that price.
We haven't gotten much feedback from other agents, only that one person wanted a garden tub in the master and one person decided a ranch would be better for them (ours is a split level).
Eric- if you could give me more specifics regarding 'crowded' and 'dated', I would appreciate it. The only thing that has not been updated is the tile in the master bath, and that isn't in the pics! We've filled up a 10x20 storage space with our 'extra' furniture, personal photos, and knick knacks :(
The dogs- we originally listed without the disclaimer, and crated the dogs in the basement, but with no showings happening, I really didn't want to continue to lock the dogs up for 10-12 hours a day.... and no, it doesn't smell like dogs, I've had some sensitive nosed friends check it out! I've had a hard time deciding about the dogs- boarding them daily is nearly $200 per week. With no one looking that seems like an obscene waste of money...this way, if they can call the night before, I can drop the dogs off on the days the house is being shown. I didn't realize that would make such a huge impression on potential buyers. - Thu Jul 10 2008, 15:23