Let’s Be Honest – The Waiting Game is Frustrating

You've cleaned the house from top to bottom. 

You’ve moved the kids' toys, baked the bread, lit the candles, and had the photos taken. 

Your house is now on the market and… crickets....
No offers. Fewer viewings than you expected. 

The email inbox is looking pretty quiet.
So how long do you wait before doing something about it?

There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Answer – But Doing Nothing Is Rarely the Right Call

In our experience at SA Property, the market speaks quickly. If you’ve had little to no interest within the first 2–4 weeks, that’s already a sign. The first few weeks are your golden window. 

That’s when your property is pushed out to the most serious buyers who are actively looking and ready to go. If it doesn’t turn heads then, it’s unlikely to suddenly do so in week eight.

So what do you do?

Step 1: Re-Evaluate Your Asking Price

Let’s get the awkward one out of the way.

If you’re overpriced, the best marketing in the world won’t save the sale. Buyers are savvy. They’re watching property portals daily and know what similar homes are going for in your area.

That doesn’t mean you have to slash the price. But a realistic review of where your home sits in the market is crucial.

Ask yourself:

• Are you priced to compete with similar homes?

• Are your buyers comparing your home to larger or better-presented ones in the same bracket?

A price adjustment (even a small one) can push you into a new bracket of buyers and revive interest.

Step 2: Check Your Marketing

Photos, floorplans, description, video tours – all of it matters.

At SA Property, we often take over listings from other agents and refresh everything:

• New photography (especially if the seasons have changed)

• Snappier, more targeted descriptions

• Boosted social media promotion

• Proper focus on features that sell (like gardens, parking, kitchens, school catchments)

If your agent hasn’t talked about marketing tweaks – ask why.

Step 3: Review the Feedback (or Lack of It)

Have people been viewing and just not biting?
Or are viewings barely happening?

If you’ve had viewings, listen to the feedback — even if it stings. Is it always “the third bedroom feels small” or “the kitchen needs updating”?
If you haven’t had viewings, that’s usually a sign of price or presentation problems.

Don’t take it personally. Use it to adjust.
Buyers don’t want perfect — they want value for money.

Step 4: Consider Minor Improvements

Sometimes, a lick of paint, better lighting, or a de-cluttered room makes all the difference.

We’re not talking full renovations — just things that make your photos and in-person viewings pop. A fresh look can re-engage previously uninterested buyers.

Step 5: Talk to Your Agent – Or Switch

An honest, proactive agent will already be doing all of the above. If yours hasn’t mentioned any of it and is just saying “be patient,” it might be time for a new approach.

At SA Property, we believe the market gives you clues — and your agent should be reading them. If your agent isn’t pushing for adjustments, or is ghosting you between updates, it could be time for a refresh.

The Bottom Line

Don’t just wait and hope.
The longer a home sits unsold, the more likely buyers assume something’s wrong. It becomes “stale” in the market’s eyes.

If it’s been 3–4 weeks without meaningful action, it’s time to do something — whether that’s price, photos, presentation, or people.

Need a Second Opinion?

We’re happy to take a look at your listing, give honest feedback, and tell you if it’s the price, the marketing, or something else.
No pressure. No jargon. Just proper advice from local experts who sell homes every day in Swansea.

Contact us for a free marketing review:

01792 893000

info@saproperty.co.uk