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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

If agents can use the same techniques an appraiser uses the likelihood of there being a big discrepancy between the contract price and appraisal is reduced. 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.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

It’s important to understand that collaboration does not mean that both parties must work together so that the deal closes at the contract price no matter what. Agents and appraisers should be choosing comparables based on the physical attributes of the property and bracketing different features of the property when possible.

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Price Adjustments in this New Housing Market

Lamacchia Realty

That’s because fewer homes are being placed under contract. Your home is priced much higher than properties in your area Your REALTOR® will complete a comparative market analysis of the homes sold in your area in the 2-3 months. If three weeks go by, contact your REALTOR® to discuss an adjustment on the list price.

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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

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. Overpriced listings may not accurately reflect the broader market, making it difficult for appraisers to justify the contract price.

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Modern FSBO Listing Services: Innovative Tools You Can Use

Listing Spark

Buyers in that pricing bracket will look at other properties that make more sense for the price, and your home will stagnate on the active market. Showing Tools and Resources When you have an agent, they coordinate showings with other realtors or hold an open house to get prospective buyers into your home.

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Price Adjustments in Florida Rise Rapidly

Lamacchia Realty

The chart below shows the median time to contract, which is the number of days it takes for the property to be considered off the market. An experienced REALTOR® will make it very clear from the beginning that pricing right is the key to selling faster and for more money. How do you know your house or condo is overpriced?

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My Top 8 Search Criteria For Finding The Best Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

The contract price and appraisal value will need to line up or the buyer will not be able to get a loan to pay for the property. 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.