Jay QuigleyReal Estate Broker Associate, Florida Executive Realty · Tampa Bay REALTOR® & Real Estate Instructor | Helping Buyers, Sellers, Seniors, Military Relocation, Divorce and Probate Clients Make Confident Moves | Believer | Husband

Why Isn’t Your House Selling? 2 Mistakes That Could Be Hurting You

19 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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In this short video, real‑estate professional Jay Quigley warns home sellers that the majority of listings fail because of two common errors: (1) overpricing the property and (2) having unrealistic expectations about how quickly a home will sell. He cites a 57 % increase in homes taken off the market this year, attributing it to sellers’ misaligned price and timing expectations rather than macro‑economic factors. Quigley advises listing at or slightly below market value to attract offers and stresses that the current sales pace is normal, so sellers should plan accordingly rather than waiting for the market to shift. He concludes with a call‑to‑action, offering his services to help sellers set the right price and expectations from the outset.

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Here's something you may need to hear if you want to sell your house. I can help you avoid the 2 biggest mistakes other sellers are making right now. 57% more homes have been taken off the market this year when compared to last year. And it's not because of interest rates or something's wrong with the market. It's because something wasn't right with those sellers' expectations. Specifically, it's about price and timing. First, too many homes are being overpriced. That strategy doesn't work anymore. Listing at or slightly below market value will attract buyers. Overpricing just drives them away. Maybe buyers are actually touring the home, but none come forward with an offer or provide feedback. Hint, it's usually the price. Second, homes are taking longer to sell and some sellers are getting impatient. But the truth is this pace is actually normal again. So here's the takeaway. If you're thinking about selling, you've got to get your pricing and expectations right from the beginning. The sellers who succeed aren't waiting for the market to change. They're meeting the market where it is and coming up with a plan. And I can help you do that.