If you don’t want to sell your house, try one of more of these strategies:

10. Keep it cluttered.

9. Don’t allow a lock box. Insist that potential buyer or agents see the house by appointment only. 24 hours notice required.

8. Don’t show up for the appointment.

7. Make sure your house has animal smells. (Doggy smells are effective, but cat urine works every time!)

6. Large, barking dogs will keep most people away.

5. Insists on showing property yourself. Offer way too much information. Appear needy.

4. Maintain poor curb appeal. Potential buyers will pull up and leave without getting out of their car.

3. Hire a newly licensed agent, preferably a relative, to handle the sale and save money.

2. No sign, no lock box, no MLS entry. Insist that your agent advertise by word of mouth only.

#1. Overprice!!! This one always works!