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What Makes Listings Stale? Simon Abbott’s Early Warning Signs for Blocks & Investor Property

September 21, 2026

What Makes Listings Stale? Simon Abbott’s Early Warning Signs for Blocks & Investor Property

Simon Abbott sets out the “red flag” signals: tepid enquiry, low open volume, buyer agent disinterest, poor yield feedback, and repeated price drops. Real scenario: a Caulfield block that sat for 6 months with three agencies until the campaign strategy was reset (and sold via Simon’s network in under 3 weeks).

Includes practical steps for resetting a failing sale, optimising presentation, and why speed of feedback in week one matters more than most sellers believe.

Want honest feedback before a listing goes stale? Simon Abbott makes it clear—book your feedback session.

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