As promised we are going to delve into why the Wills Casa is still on the market. Obviously the winter months are slower for real estate in general. Thanks Christmas. However North Texas real estate is pretty hopping, so even with it being slow it isn’t dead. I’ll relay the main reasons why we are still on the market based on all our showing feedback.
1. Busy Street.
We don’t live off a 4 lane main road or anything, but our street is slightly busier than a typical residential area. It has had relatively no effect on us for 4 years, so it isn’t a big deal to us. However it is a big deal for buyers, but it’s something we can’t change.
Our neighborhood is very quiet (and very old which we like). A buyer will eventually realize this.
2. The backyard.
I cringe when I see this comment. My backyard is not small. It’s a weird shape thanks to the lot. Plus we have a pool, so there isn’t a ton of grass (enough for 2 labs though so we are doing alright). Again there is nothing we can do to change the size of the backyard. However we could make it look more appealing. It is definitely a backyard for parties, but it doesn’t read that way now.
This is half of the backyard when you walk out the back door. The grass is past the pool and along the side of the house.
The privacy of the backyard has come up as a concern too. We live on a golf course. Not all of the backyard sits on the course which give you more privacy than you would expect from a golf course lot. We are on a tee box, so we don’t even have to worry about people pegging the house with balls. This is the view over our back gate. Yes we just go out our backyard to walk the course at night. It is probably going to be the thing I miss most once we sell (that and my floors) which is why I’m stunned that this would be an issue with people.
3. Master bath.
Surprisingly only 3 people commented that the master needs to be updated. It isn’t quite as terrible as it shows in this picture, but it isn’t pretty. It’s huge though (again doesn’t look like it in the picture but trust me). Most of the homes in our area are plagued with ugly master bath problems too. We priced it accordingly.
50% said we are priced right. 50% said we are somewhat overpriced – and most of those said they were also considering the property. We have had a buyer say they wanted to make a contingency offer. Basically once they sell their house, they move forward with the purchase of ours. We will get back to y’all on how that plays out. Nothing is official.
Obviously we can’t leave our dogs at home during showings because people need to see the backyard/pool/golf course. Our neighbor told us we were welcome to put Faith and Sara in his yard for showings. Only problem is the dogs can see our yard from his. When the people came out to look at the backyard, the dogs went nuts, managed to get back into our yard, and chase the people down.
Can you imagine how terrified those people were? I can’t help but laugh. Sorry buyers. Their feedback was “don’t like the neighbor’s dogs.” Our realtor called and explained those were not the neighbor’s dogs, but the damage had already been done. Our girls are sweet, but don’t mess with their backyard.
lol, your dogs are precious. Hopefully the contingency works out! Fingers crossed
Thanks! Who knows what’s going to happen, but it’s really okay because we have no set plan at this point.
I really love the dogs were like “take my house, NOT TODAY”
That is one thing I always worry about when we decide to move- what do I do with three dogs???
I’m sure it wasn’t pretty. I really do feel bad for the people. I load Ramona and the dogs into our Prius and drive around. Typically the showing window is an hr, so we might go get something to eat or head to my parents. It hasn’t been bad taking the dogs, but they like to run off once we get home. It makes Ramona cry even though they come back 2 minutes later.
Hi Amber, found you thru Instagram (of all places). I live in Frisco, so we are practically neighbors ;). I totally feel your pain, having a house on the market sucks real bad. When we sold our last home, I swore I wouldn’t do it again, fast forward 2 1/2 years, and we might need to relocated again. I see many tears and sleepless nights ahead for me. Having to haul 2 kids, 2 dogs, and a bin with valuables, as well as keeping the house clean, and then to receive negative feedback, I think that would drive any body insane! Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone, and that there is somebody out there who will love your house just as much as you (and apparently your dogs) do. Feel free to stop by, and see my (gulp) home, I love to meet other bloggers from this area.
Thanks for the encouragement Kristel! Nick went to high school in McKinney, so we still find ourselves out your way a few times a year. Of course we have to go to Ikea too! 😉 Thanks for stopping by and the kind words!
ok the dog part made me laugh, too! and that bathroom is not that bad…. it has space. maybe throw a fun rug in there and some fun colors/art? and yes, set that pool up for parties!!!
When I looked at that picture of the bathroom, I thought the same thing. Maybe a rug will make it look less depressing! Ha.
Hey Amber. I think you are spot on with identifying those areas. And btw I am so envious of that back yard access to those big grassy areas/golf course. That is amazing! Also I think your master bath is not even half as bad as our master bath. Not that it is a competition or anything 😉 Your tile looks much prettier
Would be nice with a bit of contrast in there maybe…?
I was laughing at the story of the dogs. LOL. They were already picturing all their Sunday afternoons spoiled by the neighbor’s loud dogs LOL…
Haha yeah up until those “neighbor” dogs came to attack them. Poor people. Our dogs have never been aggressive towards anyone, but I know they would if they felt we were being threatened. I can only imagine how mean those 2 big dogs looked as they tore through the fence. The image kills me every time. Wish I had a nanny cam to see that moment.
I don’t agree with the buyers. Your house is wonderful and perfectly priced. Hang in there!
Thanks Shelley! You know what’s up!