Feeling trapped in my condo and starting to spiral

I bought my condo four years ago. It’s a one-bedroom, one bath, 717 sq. ft, exposed brick & beam downtown condo in the nicest neighborhood in the city. It’s one of the cheapest listings in the area ($265k) and has the lowest HOA ($595) in the area. Every group we’ve been getting through private showings and open houses talk about how beautiful and amazing it looks, but I’m not getting any offers. There are still some things we can do to move it faster, but in the meantime, I’m starting to spiral mentally about the ability to sell. Since this is an old building with hardwood floors and such, and because it’s downtown, it’s not the quietest place in the world. I’ve never been bothered by the noise, but I have a newer neighbor upstairs and can hear his bass sometimes. You can hear the garbage truck taking out the dumpsters once a week because my windows are in the alley. I’m worried that it’s going to take forever to sell, and then once I do, I’m going to get sued or something because of the noise. Every loud step or loud car is making me anxious and making me want to sell faster. I had a number of houses I was interested in, but I put contingent offers on two that were sold to non-contingent buyers. The rest are all under contract now. I’m worried I’ll never get out of this place, and now I’m starting to resent everything about the condo I once loved. I feel trapped and am almost ready to sell at a loss and move in with my parents because I’m so stressed about this. It hasn’t been on the market that long, so I’m worried I can’t handle this process. Any advice?

First off, take a deep breath. It sounds like you’re really overwhelmed right now. Have you considered talking to your agent about adjusting the listing or marketing strategy? Sometimes a fresh approach can make a big difference.

I get it, the noise can be really stressful. Have you thought about soundproofing options? It might help you feel more at ease while you wait for the sale.

Remember, it’s just a phase. You’re not stuck forever. Focus on what you can control, like making the condo more appealing. Maybe some staging or minor updates could help.

It’s tough when you feel trapped. Have you talked to your parents about how you’re feeling? Sometimes just sharing your worries can help relieve some stress.

Selling at a loss is a big decision. Make sure you weigh the pros and cons. Consider if it’s really worth it to move in with your parents or if you can hold out a bit longer for a better offer.