future buyer's lender's appraiser will interpret the recent sales in your area so you can be more confident about your listing price.
COMPARATIVE MARKE TIVE MARKET ANALYSIS BY A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
This type of home valuation is free from real estate professionals and more helpful than automated online offerings. It provides detailed information on each house sold in your area over the last six months, along with the final sale price. It also includes the specifics of all the houses for sale in your area, including the asking price. These homes are your competition. The real estate professional will also answer any questions and help you price your home realistically. Along with an understanding of how the worth of a home is determined, the current market must be considered. By utilizing a professional real estate agent, you can rely on proven expertise to market your home at the appropriate listing price. I am available to provide you with a customized Comparative Market Analysis. Please refer to the last page of this book if you would like more information on how to request a free home valuation.
THE SECOND STEP - SELLING YOUR HOME FOR MORE
Prior discussion showed that there is no calculable certainty in setting the value of a home. There can be wide differences between the seller’s assessed price, the asking or listing price (market value), and the price at which the home sells (sale price). Let’s turn to what the homeowner/seller can do to elicit offers at, or even above, the listing price in a competitive market. The seller’s time, effort, and investment are the most important parts of the process. The seller’s willingness to adequately prepare
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