{"id":28570,"date":"2026-02-19T03:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=28570"},"modified":"2026-02-23T18:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T02:59:56","slug":"selling-a-house-in-an-undesirable-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-in-an-undesirable-location\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Tips for Selling a House in an Undesirable Location"},"content":{"rendered":"

You need to sell your home, but it\u2019s admittedly not in the best location. Despite your custom French doors, chef\u2019s kitchen, or other coveted features, you can\u2019t change the fact that your property backs onto a busy highway or that you\u2019re close to a landfill.<\/p>\n

However, with the right strategy, even a house next to a high-voltage power line or smack dab in an airport flight path can attract a buyer and fetch a fair price. Find out how real estate experts suggest tackling the tricky task of selling a home in an undesirable location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Sell Your House for Cash Despite Its Location<\/h3>\n

HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides cash offers for homes in almost any condition or neighborhood.<\/p>\n \n

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1. Be upfront about problems<\/h2>\n

According to Jake Garay<\/a>, a top-selling real estate agent serving Poughkeepsie, New York, a seller should be completely forthcoming about a home\u2019s problematic location. He says nothing\u2019s worse than potential buyers discovering this when they pull up to a property for the first time. Blindside someone like that, and they may not even bother going inside the house.<\/p>\n

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2. Hire a top agent who\u2019s sold homes in your location<\/h2>\n

A subpar location shouldn\u2019t be paired with amateur marketing, poor home presentation, or an inaccurate price \u2014 these factors compounded could make it especially difficult to find a buyer for your home. Rather than take a chance, hire a fantastic real estate agent with experience selling homes in your exact area. That specific experience could bring invaluable insights into overcoming the mental hurdles that block buyers from considering homes in your neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Online agent-matching platforms such as HomeLight<\/a> have made it easy and fast to find a top real estate agent. When you go through HomeLight to meet your real estate agent<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to see the number of transactions an agent has completed in your neck of the woods. To get even more granular, you can do a search for your location using the \u201cTransactions Near You\u201d feature.<\/p>\n

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3. Alternatively, sell your house for cash<\/h2>\n

As we\u2019ll cover further in the points below, selling a house in an undesirable location can take extra time and be a frustrating experience. If you\u2019re in a rush or would prefer a low-hassle sale, you could always sell your house to a real estate investor who sees potential in your home despite its location.<\/p>\n

Investors usually don\u2019t mind a home that isn\u2019t perfect and typically pay for homes with all cash. You can request a cash offer today through HomeLight\u2019s Simple Sale<\/a> platform. Tell us<\/a> a bit about the condition of your house and how soon you plan to sell<\/a>, and we\u2019ll provide you with a cash offer in 24 hours. If you choose to accept, you could sell your home in as little as 7 days.<\/p>\n

\n If you have a highway in your backyard or are in a more commercialized area, you can spin that as a positive. For example, being close to a major commuter route cuts down on travel time to get to and from work \u2014 that\u2019s a plus for a lot of people.<\/q>\n
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