Why your listings aren’t selling (and exactly how to fix it) (Episode 468)
Release Date: 07/30/2025
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info_outlineAre your listings sitting with no showings, no offers, and zero momentum? In this episode, I break down the proven C+3P Plan (Communication + Photos, Price, Property) I’ve used to sell over 1,000 homes.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Stop seller pressure with my Tuesday Update Communication Plan
✅ Make your first 5 photos irresistible to buyers
✅ Get sellers on board with property prep and decluttering
✅ Reset price expectations using Retail, Fair & Auction pricing models
✅ Drive more exposure with Facebook ads, reverse prospecting, and niche sites
Plus, I’ll share how to set clear expectations at your listing appointment so price reductions and tough conversations become easy.
👉 Get my full Listing (Listening) Appointment Guide: Text listing to 833‑500‑1135.
👉 Need me to roast a stale listing? Text the address to 833‑500‑1135 for a video critique.
Chapters
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[00:00] Why your listings aren’t selling: the real problem
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[01:00] Setting expectations with the Listing (Listening) Appointment guide
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[02:30] The C+3P Plan: Communication, Photos, Price, Property
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[03:00] How to stop seller pressure with weekly Tuesday updates
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[06:00] Detaching from the outcome to make tough calls easier
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[08:00] Photos: why the first 5 images make or break your listing
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[10:30] What to feature first: standout features, hero shots & storytelling
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[12:00] Removing bad photos, virtual staging & BoxBrownie tips
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[15:00] Property: decluttering, staging, and continuous improvement
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[18:30] Price: retail vs. fair vs. auction models explained
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[22:00] How to run a smart price reduction with full re‑launch
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[23:30] Boosting exposure: marketplace, ads, reverse prospecting, broker opens
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[28:00] Wrapping it all together: Communication + 3Ps = SOLD