Dear Edith: I own a home that has been on the market since February. I have invested $175,000 to improve this home, but I bought it for $600,000 six years ago. I originally went out at $699,000, reduced the price to $649,000 two months later and then went down to my current price of $599,000 two months ago.

I would like to know if I am getting the best possible service from my real estate agent. Their only suggestion has been to reduce the price of my home. I have done that, but it still hasn’t sold.