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Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns in Pricing: A Guide for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Pricing a property correctly from the outset is crucial for attracting potential buyers and maximizing the seller’s return on investment. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of the Law of Diminishing Returns and explore how real estate agents can utilize this knowledge to effectively price their listings.

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Price Adjustments and the 2023 Market

Lamacchia Realty

Furthermore, potential sellers with covid-era mortgage rates of around 3% aren’t actually listing because it means they’d have to give up that historic rate and trade it in for one that is two to three times higher. Fewer sellers need to adjust their price because, again, it’s a seller’s market. It means they’re down.

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

For the past few years, with inventory at historically low levels , sellers were coming pretty close to naming their price and buyers were paying. The low rates made it possible to offer more on a home as the cost of borrowing was lower and therefore, sellers weren’t the ones competing, buyers were. The same will be true for sellers.

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Price Adjustments in 2021: Tis the Season

Lamacchia Realty

Buyers have had more money to work with due to the low mortgage rates , and sellers who actually listed their properties were given the pick of the litter in multiple offer situations where most of the time, the homes were selling for over asking. It comes with a negative stigma for sellers to hear that a price adjustment is recommended.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

While the agent acts on behalf of their seller, it is important for their pricing strategy to also be based on the most up-to-date and accurate market data. The goal of a CMA is to provide sellers with an accurate estimate of their property’s worth based on its characteristics and the current market conditions.

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Housing Statistics for Beginners, Part 2

Birmingham Appraisal

Unlocking the Basics: Part 2 of Housing Statistics for Beginners In my last blog post, which was the first installment in this multi-part series, I discussed why it is important for agents to be aware of local housing statistics. This information can be used to advise sellers on how to price in this situation.

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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

Some people will say that it is market value because you have a willing buyer and a willing seller. In this blog post, I’ll dive deep into what outlier sales are, why they should not be used in pricing other properties, and the potential consequences of relying on them. For buyers, it could mean a potential bargain.