Tips for Sellers When Your Listing Has Been on the Market Over 30 Days

If your home has been on the market for more than 30 days, take a breath—this happens, and it can be corrected.

First, let’s be honest: the market is giving feedback. That feedback usually falls into one of three areas—price, presentation, or positioning.

1. Re-evaluate the price (without panicking)
Price is often the biggest factor. Buyers are watching the market closely, and if a home feels even slightly overpriced, they move on fast. Strategic adjustments—not dramatic drops—can reignite interest.

2. Refresh the presentation
This doesn’t always mean a full overhaul. Sometimes it’s better photos, updated staging, decluttering, or improving curb appeal. Small changes can completely change first impressions.

3. Improve the marketing strategy
If your listing looks like every other listing online, it’s easy to scroll past. Strong video, lifestyle-focused marketing, and clear messaging can reposition a home without changing the home itself.

A listing sitting longer than 30 days isn’t a failure—it’s a signal. With the right adjustments and a proactive plan, many homes sell after that reset, not in spite of it.