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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

3) Use bracketing when choosing comps- The technique of using sales that are larger and smaller than the home you are pricing is referred to as bracketing. Using the living area to describe this technique helps it to be more easily understood, however, bracketing can be used with other features of the home as well.

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My Top 8 Search Criteria For Finding The Best Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

When considering sales for comps it is important to bracket the square footage so that you get a more complete picture of how square footage affects the sale price of a home. In some neighborhoods, older homes may be highly sought after, while in others, newer constructions may be more desirable.