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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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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or a curious homeowner, understanding the dangers of outlier sales can help ensure a more accurate and fair representation of property values. The Agent’s Role in Pricing Pricing a home accurately is a pivotal step in ensuring a successful sale.

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Housing Statistics for Beginners, Part 2

Birmingham Appraisal

A great skill to have for a real estate agent, or anyone in the real estate industry, is the ability to download sales data from your local MLS and import it into a spreadsheet program like Excel or Google Sheets. The average sale price will factor in the outlier sales which could possibly skew the results.

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A Guide to Common New England Home Styles

Lamacchia Realty

How many times have you driven down a New England street and loved the style of a home and had no idea how to reference it to your real estate agent? Turrets, elaborate shingle shapes, such as scallops, and scrolled brackets were now attainable resources. But what are they?

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Refinancing refers to when a homeowner replaces the current loan package with a new one. You want to choose the best price available Find an Agent Yes, it does cost money to hire a real estate agent. With an agent, you get a professional who knows the ropes. And research the crime statistics for the area.