Has your home or your client's home been on the market far too long and you can't seem to figure out why? Here is a list of my top 7 reasons why it's probably not selling.

1. Is it priced too high? A house that is priced higher than other homes in the area, most likely will not sell unless the price is reduced to meet the market value in the neighborhood. Talk with your Realtor about what the homes are selling for.

2. Clutter? Do you or your kid's have toys laying all over the house? If so, clean them up immediately, along with anything else that will take the buyers eyes off the home itself. If you have large furniture, you may want to remove that too. You want the buyer to envision their life in the home, so removing as much clutter as possible is a big thing that should be on your "to do" list. Keep in mind that throwing all the clutter into the garage, can shy a buyer away. Put it into storage if you have to.

3. Are your walls bright orange? You want to make sure that your home has neutral colors that will not scare the potential buyer. Not everyone like neon colored walls. And if your walls are dirty, wipe them down.

4. Is your yard a mess? Making sure the yard is kept is very important. This will also distract the prospective buyer, and take most of their attention off of the home. You don't want them to think there are wild animals living out there.

5. All Pets should be locked up and put away anytime you are not home. Agents can show buyers the home when you are not there, and the last thing you want is your pet scaring the buyers away. Also making sure you clean up after your pet, can help with the sale.

6. Have the house tidy at all times. And this does not mean cramming everything in the closet, because most of the time a buyer WILL look in the closet. You don't want your pile of stuff to collapse on them. Make sure all counters in the kitchen and bathrooms are wiped down. Dishes must be put away too.

7. Make obvious repairs to your home. You don't want the wires to be coming out of the wall. You can make necessary repairs to the home for little money, so don't let finances stop you. Most of the repairs you can do yourself, saving a lot of money on labor.

The way your home shows, can make or break a sale. Remember that you want the buyers to buy the home, not turn away from it. Just following these simple, cost effective steps, you can increase the chances of your home selling in an effective amount of time. Don't be a pack rat, because once the house sells, youre going to have to get rid of all the clutter, and big furniture anyway. And once you move into your new home, you can go back to neon colored walls if that is what you like.