In a perfect world, the home selling process would be straightforward and quick. You’d list your home for sale, schedule house tours, receive multiple offers, and sell your home fast and above list price. Unfortunately, selling your house isn’t always that simple and your home could end up sitting on the housing market longer than you anticipated.

As a seller, there are few things more frustrating than your home not selling and having no idea why. Let’s dive in and discuss six likely reasons your home isn’t selling, and address how to fix the problems.

1. Your home needs improvements

A famed 19th century manor with ten bedrooms and regarded as one of the most significant homes in the inner west is on the market.

Known as Essington, the residence built in a High Victorian Italianate style is set to smash property records in Stanmore by upwards of $2m.

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On 917sqm, 34-36 Gordon Crescent’s block size is also nearly three times the size of a standard property in the area.