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Drew Blankenship

4 Home Styles Real Estate Agents Say Are the Hardest to Sell

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As of early 2026, the average time on the market for homes is between 60 and 78 days. Of course, there are a number of factors that come into play with this. Your location, the housing market at large, and yes… even the style of your home. Some houses might fly off the market while others sit for weeks, even months, with no interest. Buyers today are picky, and certain architectural styles simply don’t match what modern shoppers want in terms of layout, maintenance, or curb appeal. There’s no surprise that real estate agents have strong opinions on which styles tend to struggle most. Here are four home styles that seem to be close to impossible to sell.

1. Split-Level Homes Often Confuse Buyers

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