Why Do Some Listings In Creston BC Get Showings But No Offers?

If a home is getting plenty of showings but no written offers, visibility is not the problem. Buyers are finding it. They are just not committing.

In real estate markets like Creston BC, most buyers shop within a clear price range, even if they do not say it out loud. When a home lands just outside that comfort zone, buyers will still tour it if they like it, and may think about how they could make it work financially, but there is hesitation.

That hesitation is usually caused by pricing friction. Not dramatic overpricing, just being close enough to better options that buyers start comparing instead of deciding. They leave saying, “It’s nice,” which generally means they think it’s nice, but at the current list price it’s unaffordable compared to similar listings.

Another common issue is expectation mismatch. The listing may promise one experience, but the showing delivers another. It could be something like light, layout, privacy, or noise (even perceived possible noise), which creates doubt. Doubtful buyers are not less likely to make an offer.

Buyers also read signals. When a well-presented home has activity but no traction, people assume there must be a reason others passed. That assumption grows the longer a listing sits. This creates a cycle of sitting on market, letting the listing expire, and re-listing in the spring hoping new buyers will come around. It can also lead to price drops and feeling like you’re not getting the value you expected out of a sale.

The important thing to remember is that the list price is what you want for the property, it does not represent what buyers are willing to pay. That’s why it’s crucial to set an appropriate list price at the start, so you aren’t wasting time with a listing that gets tons of showings but no offers.

When showings are happening without offers, waiting is rarely the fix. Small, early adjustments in pricing, positioning, and expectation will get the listing on track for a sale sooner, not later. If your listing has gotten lots of showings in the first two weeks, but no offers, some adjustments likely need to be made to meet demand.