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Over a month, no showings… unsure about realtor

Hello. I’m very eager to sell my home and would appreciate some advice. My realtor has been disorganized—misplacing paperwork and not following through on deadlines she set, like lowering the price when promised. My biggest concern is the listing photos: they weren’t done professionally and include poor lighting, blurry shots, her fingers in the frame, awkward angles, and even random shots (like my litter box and a small, cluttered pantry), which I worry could deter buyers. She did hire a professional for 360 video, but not the photos. As a buyer, I personally mainly look at photos vs a 360 video, but maybe others are different?

I mentioned disliking the photos, admittedly I wasn’t specific because I have anxiety over confrontation, but I did express wanting new ones. She didn’t seem jazzed about it, but said I could retake them and send new ones to her, however she cannot remove what she has already uploaded.

I’m in central Florida where there’s a lot of competition from new builds, but I expected at least some showings by now, sadly there’s been no interest. I’ve asked about lowering the price, and while she said she would handle it, I’m not confident it’s been done effectively.

I’m also unsure about her advice regarding landscaping and presentation. My yard has minimal grass after some freezes earlier in the year (it had little before due to no irrigation), and while she said it’s not worth investing in improvements, I feel curb appeal matters. Similarly, she advised against decluttering and depersonalizing (“They know someone lives here, just make sure your underwear isn’t on the floor”) which goes against most guidance I’ve seen online and heard from others who sold their homes.

I’ve signed a one-year contract and am now regretting it. I’m questioning whether I should push for changes (new professional photos, staging, pricing strategy) or explore options for ending the agreement and finding a better agent.

Any advice is appreciated.

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