We've had our terraced house on the market for about 6 weeks now and haven't had a single offer yet. The estate agent keeps saying it'll pick up, but I'm getting worried. How long should I actually expect this to take?
Six weeks is actually still pretty early, so try not to panic just yet - the whole process typically takes 8-12 weeks from listing to completion in a normal market, though it can stretch to 4-6 months depending on your location and price point. Terraced houses usually move reasonably well since they appeal to first-time buyers and investors, but July can be slower as people take holidays. I'd give it another month or so before you start worrying, but in the meantime ask your agent for honest feedback on viewings - are people coming through? If you're getting viewings but no offers, that's a pricing or presentation issue; if you're getting hardly any viewings, you might need to reconsider your asking price or how the property's being marketed online.
Six weeks is honestly nothing to sweat about yet! I get the stress though - it's like waiting for a call after a job interview, just drives you mental. The market varies tons depending on where you are and what price point you're at, but like folks here said, 8-12 weeks is pretty standard. That said, if you're hitting month three with zero interest, then maybe it's time to have a real honest chat with your agent about pricing or getting better photos/staging sorted. Sometimes a small adjustment makes all the difference!
Though I totally understand the anxiety - it's your home and probably a significant financial thing for you. The market in 2026 varies wildly depending on location, price point, and condition, so there's no universal answer, but broadly speaking you're looking at anywhere from 8-12 weeks in a decent market to 4-6 months if things are moving slower in your area. Some places shift inventory faster than others, and terraced houses can be tricky because they appeal to a specific buyer - young families, first-time buyers, investors - so you're waiting for the right person to come along, not just any person.
That said, six weeks without viewings is a different story than six weeks without offers. If you're not even getting people through the door, that suggests something about the listing itself rather than the market timeline. Is your agent doing open houses or proper marketing? Sometimes newer agents (no judgment - I'm new to this too) can be a bit passive about it. Price is often the culprit, but also listing photos, description, or just the wrong channels. I'd push your agent to actually talk you through why specific people haven't viewed it, rather than just repeating "it'll pick up." Ask them what their actual strategy is beyond passive listing management.
My honest take: give it another month or so of active effort, but use that time to figure out if something needs adjusting. Walk around your house with fresh eyes. Are the plants doing well? Kidding, but seriously - curb appeal matters. Get feedback from the viewings you do get. If nothing's shifted by week 12-13, then it's worth having a harder conversation about pricing or strategy rather than just waiting.
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