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Why Are Older Homes So Much Harder to Sell?

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There are plenty of reasons why a home might not sell at all, but older homes pose a much higher risk for sitting on the market. �You might find it difficult to hop on the market competitively.

In Maryland, there are plenty of older homes on the market. �Baltimore, especially, is a place with many homes that simply can�t be renovated without ruining their historic charm. �If you�re someone selling one of these properties, you might find it difficult to hop on the market competitively. �Why? �Well, there are plenty of reasons why a home might not sell at all, but older homes pose a much higher risk for sitting on the market. �What are they?


Older Homes in the City

Living close to or within the city means your home is probably older than ones in the suburbs. �Because of urban sprawl, a phenomenon which causes many city dwellers to move to the suburbs for work and school, cities are becoming less popular places for realty. �And while it certainly does happen, you�re not likely to sell an old home at the price you really want for it when it�s in the city.

Less Value

You can do all the renovations you want, but the fact is, an old home is not going to appear as strong and as sound as a newer one. �Older homes tend not to follow modern day building guidelines. �For instance, galvanized or zinc-coated steel pipes appear thick and heavy with a gray or silver metallic exterior. Galvanized steel pipes are not commonly used in modern new construction, but if your home was built from the 1930s to the 1980s, it’s common to find galvanized pipes �Despite any work you may do on the house, it�s possible that its age is already a turn-off for many buyers.

Convenience

In general, old properties are located further away from the center of town. �Suburban newer homes are built close to the town for convenience�s sake, and so families are drawn there. �It�s easy to travel to and from school and work in newer homes. �Old homes simply don�t give enough incentive to add time to a commute.

Can�t seem to sell your older home? �The Team Edge can help!

If you find yourself in a hectic situation and need to sell quickly, you don�t have time to sit around and wait for potential buyers. �You need to sell now. �And that�s where we come in�The Team Edge is dedicated to buying your property, regardless of the time of year, and despite whatever state it may be in. �Rather than taking the risk with a slow market and picky buyers, call us, and sell your home fast.

If you�re having trouble selling, don�t worry. �The Team Edge will buy your property regardless of its current condition and curb appeal, and is dedicated to providing you with the best possible selling experience and a fast, fair offer. Call our 24/7 hotline today at 443-840-7100 or fill out our quick and easy online application to get started on selling your Maryland property immediately.

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