Realtor.com: Things that can stop a home from selling

Ever wonder what could keep a home from selling? Just ask a listing agent. They’ve seen some doozies.

Listing agents, as the professionals who help prep a home for sale, are often tasked with telling home sellers why their house might not sell in its current condition. It’s a tough job, but it sure beats saying nothing and then watching a home sit indefinitely.

While most corrective tweaks are small—say, a fresh coat of paint or a solid decluttering—sometimes the things that stop a home from selling take everyone by surprise. Here are a few that listing agents have dealt with, and the solutions that saved the day.

Read ACME’s Courtney Poulos advice at realtor.com.