Is It Time To Take a Break or Push Harder?
What to do when your listing isn’t moving and the market feels stuck
You're checking your inbox like it’s 2015, hoping for a showing request. Your open houses are quiet. Your agent’s marketing is running… but nothing’s biting. The house looks great. You’ve done the cleaning, the staging, maybe even the baking. And yet, you’re still on the market.
So here’s the question: Do you take a break or push harder?
Let’s break it down.
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Let’s Build a Game Plan Together
If you're sitting in limbo, wondering what the next move should be, let's talk. I’ll help you run the numbers, read the market, and either relaunch with purpose or hit pause with a plan.
Contact me today to talk through it.
Whatever the move is, we’ll make sure it’s the right one.
Now let’s get into it!
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Diagnose the Stall
Before deciding whether to pause or push, you’ve got to know why the momentum stopped. Is it the house? The market? The price? The marketing? Some combination of all four?
Here’s what to look at:
Online Activity: Are you still getting clicks and saves on Zillow, Redfin, etc.?
In-Person Activity: Are you getting showings? If not, why? If yes, what’s the feedback?
Your Price Point: Are buyers ghosting you at a price that worked for someone else a month ago?
If your home is priced where the activity used to be (but isn’t anymore), the market has moved. You need to move with it.
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When It’s Time to Push Harder
If your price is close to reality, the home shows well, and the feedback is solid, but buyers just aren’t ready yet, you may just need to push smarter.
Here’s how:
Repackage the Listing: Refresh your photos, rewrite the headline, and switch up the lead image.
Re-Engage Your Agent’s Network: Buyer agents need reminders. Have your agent hit their list with updated messaging.
Sweeten the Deal: Offer closing cost help, flexible terms (think contingencies here), or a rate buydown credit (this matters big-time right now).
Host a Targeted Open House: Not another casual Sunday open house. Make it an event with urgency—limited time, broker invite, or paired with another listing to boost traffic.
Sometimes the market needs a reminder that your home is still the right choice.
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When It’s Time to Hit Pause
Taking a break isn’t giving up. It’s making a strategic reset when buyer behavior or market timing just isn’t working in your favor.
Consider pressing pause when:
Your home’s been sitting for 60+ days with little to no engagement
Your ideal buyer pool is distracted (back-to-school, holidays, economic jitters)
You’re emotionally or financially drained from holding and showing it nonstop
It’s okay to regroup. Sometimes, a 30–45 day break with a relaunch plan is better than letting your listing become white noise.
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The Danger Zone: Doing Nothing
The worst move? Staying active on the market without making any meaningful changes.
That leads to:
“What’s wrong with it?” whispers from buyers
Lower offers (if any)
Stigma around the address and your asking price (your neighbors will appreciate the break!)
Don’t let your home age in internet years. Buyers scroll fast. If your home looks stale, it won’t just be ignored; it’ll be forgotten.
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So… Take a Break or Push?
Ask yourself:
Has the market changed since I listed?
Has my listing changed since I launched it?
Do I still want to sell now, or is it okay to regroup?
If the motivation is still there, we push. Smart. Fast. Strategic.
If the motivation has shifted, we pause. Regroup. Re-enter stronger.
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Let’s Build a Game Plan Together
If you're sitting in limbo, wondering what the next move should be, let's talk. I’ll help you run the numbers, read the market, and either relaunch with purpose or hit pause with a plan.
Contact me today to talk through it.
Whatever the move is, we’ll make sure it’s the right one.
Now Let’s Go Get It!
