For example, in my area several local agents, who are known for being difficult to work with, are disliked by the other agents. The result is other agents show these sellers' listings only if there is nothing else comparable to show prospective buyers. Most buyers don't want to even inspect fixer-upper houses unless the asking price is a true bargain. Very profitable, but inexpensive, home-sale improvements include fresh landscaping, new light fixtures and new carpeting. However, major renovation, such as remodeling the kitchen, usually is a waste of money because it rarely increases the selling price by as much as the improvements cost.
Some homes have problems that are impossible or too costly to correct.
The obvious solution to selling a home with an incurable defect is to reduce the asking price below recent, nearby comparable home sales prices. Homes with incurable defects will eventually sell, but usually at lower prices than those without problems. But successful residence marketing today requires more than minimal effort by the listing agent. The best agents create aggressive marketing plans.