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The longer your house sits unsold<\/a>, the more likely it is to sell for less. And the window to command maximum value is smaller than you might expect. One of the best ways to avoid letting your house linger on the market is with one of the tried-and-true house pricing strategies that can help you hit the sweet spot \u2014 attractive to buyers yet competitive to help maximize value.<\/p>\n

Top Chicago-area real estate agent David Dominguez<\/a> expects that the longer a property sits on the market, the more buyers see an \u201copportunity for leverage\u201d and offer 5% to 10% below asking price, he says.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re aiming to sell a house in 2026, here are six of the go-to house pricing strategies used in real estate. These tactics will help you set a competitive price and forward your selling goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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