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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

Real estate professionals use a mix of data analysis, market knowledge, and professional judgment to determine a property’s value or list price. However, in the quest for accuracy and reliability, one common mistake that real estate professionals need to avoid is the undue influence of outlier sales in pricing strategies.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. What is the average price of sold homes in your area? How many homes will you need to sell in order to reach your desired commissions? Also, how much will you have to spend to reach that number?

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Top 10 Benefits of Getting a Pre-Listing Appraisal Before Selling Your Home

Birmingham Appraisal

Well, here’s a secret tip that can give you a competitive edge in the real estate market: Consider getting a pre-listing appraisal before putting your home up for sale. 1) Setting the Right Price from the Start: When it comes to selling your home, pricing is a crucial factor.

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Price Adjustments and the 2023 Market

Lamacchia Realty

Now, a year and a half later, with rates up to 8%, buyer affordability is significantly diminished. The first quarter of 2023 had the lowest number of homes listed in recorded history. The lack of inventory has prevented prices from falling so buyers are dealing with both rising prices and higher rates.

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Skepticism Can Lead to Poor Decisions

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

A homeowner or agent may appear to exaggerate information they share about a home. By the way, if you’re a real estate agent, you no doubt have experienced these same issues with some that you work with or work for. “What’s the big deal about measuring the home we are appraising?

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How to Sell Your House Fast in Chicago with Targeted Updates and Spot-on Pricing

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

The Windy City is home to more than 2.7 Which types of homes tend to be most attractive to buyers? To help you overcome these challenges, HomeLight spoke with one of the most successful real estate agents in the Chicago metro area, one of the city’s leading home appraisers, and a professional Chicago landscaper.