From a Chicage Tribune article (7/18) by John Handley.
Overpriced
Bad Curb Appeal
Ineffective Marketing
Interior Clutter
Undersirable Location
Of course, price is can overcome all other issues. At least here, maybe not in Detroit....
As far as ineffective marketing, the internet is now king. If you are not on the internet past the MLS, you're missing out. As e-PRO certified I know how to market both on and offline. I will list a property with a minimum 32 hi-res photos, enhanced featured listing on my own website, enhanced listing and priority placement on Zillow, 1 HD and 1 SD videos posted online, its own website AND address, 2 different digital brochures/e-flyer, weekly posting on craigslist and syndication to 100s of websites. Extra options include: enhanced listings Realtor.com, Trulia and other prominent sites, online floor plans and 3D virtual tours, and multiple professionally edited video presentations.