Is Your House Not Selling? Why Getting the Price Right Matters More Than Ever
If your property has been sitting on the market with little interest, it’s natural to feel frustrated. But in today’s market, pricing strategy is everything.
📊 What the Data Is Telling Us
According to current market data:
The average house price in Portsmouth is £291,800
Homes take around 41 days to sell
13% of properties reduce their asking price
32% stay on the market for more than 6 months
Meanwhile, the UK average price is £299,035 with annual growth of +1.26% — but Portsmouth is seeing −1.1% growth, meaning buyers are cautious and competition is high.
❌ The Problem with Overpricing
Overpricing doesn’t “leave room to negotiate” — it:
Pushes your property out of the most active buyer search bands
Reduces early interest (when listings perform best)
Leads to price reductions that weaken buyer confidence
Once a property goes stale, it becomes harder to sell — even at the right price later.
✅ Why ROK Marsh Gets It Right
At ROK Marsh, our Triangle Pricing Method balances:
Market demand
Comparable sold prices
Your timescale & onward plans
This is why Rightmove statistics show we reduce fewer properties than many agents — because we price for results, not wishful thinking.
🏡 Thinking About Moving On?
If you’re unsure what your home is really worth — or how much you can afford next — we can help with both.
✔ Free, no-obligation valuation:
👉 www.rokmarsh.co.uk
✔ Free 30-minute mortgage chat:
👉 www.rbmsolutions.co.uk
🎥 See our Triangle Method in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvx6S3wAl2Y
