Days on market are a prompt to investigate
Ninety or one hundred days on the market is not a universal definition of a problem. Property type, location, condition, price, competition, and marketing all matter. A long listing alone does not establish what the home is worth or why it has not sold.
Your Austin-area property
Your asking price, showing feedback, property condition, and nearby competition all help explain the choices ahead. Tell us which Austin neighborhood the home is in and whether you have an active listing so we can discuss a possible purchase in that context.
See our Austin transaction history and the surrounding communities we consider.
Options worth discussing
Review the listing with your agent
Ask about showing feedback, competing properties, presentation, and the assumptions behind the asking price. Request a reasoned plan rather than a price change without context.
Compare preparation with the likely benefit
Consider whether specific work addresses an actual buyer objection. Compare its cost, disruption, and time with continuing to market the home as it stands.
Evaluate another sale route
A direct offer can be compared with the listing strategy. Consider net proceeds, conditions, timing, and any obligations under the existing listing agreement.
How The Tayton Group can help
We can evaluate whether the home fits a possible purchase, explain proposed terms, and coordinate the transaction discussion with your agent where applicable. We do not need you to terminate a listing to ask a question, and we do not promise a higher price or better net outcome than the open market.
Understand the money before deciding
If we propose a purchase, compare the offer with the amount you would actually receive. Ask the closing team to account for required payoffs, agreed expenses, and adjustments. Any remaining proceeds are distributed through closing; a positive payout or particular closing date is not guaranteed.
Helpful information to have ready
- The address and whether a listing is active
- How long it has been marketed and recent asking-price changes
- The main showing feedback and known condition issues
- Your goals and any relevant listing-agreement constraints
Start with a short description. Do not put Social Security numbers, bank details, full loan account numbers, or private legal records in the website form or chat. Arrange an appropriate way to share documents with the responsible professional.
Common questions
Do I need to cancel my listing first?
No. Review your agreement with your agent or attorney before changing it. We can discuss the property without asking you to disregard existing obligations.
Does a direct offer mean I receive more?
Not necessarily. Compare the likely proceeds and tradeoffs, including any agreed commissions or other expenses.
What if the listing has already expired?
See our expired-listing resource for deciding whether to relist, prepare differently, keep the property, or explore a direct sale.
Further reading
Content reviewed October 18, 2026. Requirements and individual circumstances can change.