market value: Buyer's Agents- Don't Get Bent When We Find Your Low Ball Offer Insulting - 12/27/11 02:11 PM
Low Ball to me means way under market value- NOT way under the asking price. As an experienced agent, I KNOW WHEN I HAVE AN OVERPRICED LISTING! But the point of this post is about coming in way under MARKET VALUE and insisting I jump and present in the next 2 hours because you, the buyer's agent, have a warped idea that I MUST present all offers.
Buyer's agent- put yourself in my shoes. I have a properly priced listing. Just hit the market with an asking price of $150,000. The sold comps show that it is worth $150,000 and I … (0 comments)

market value: Am I Overpaying? - 10/30/11 07:57 PM
Am I Overpaying? Is the listing overpriced? What is the house worth?
All questions, or variations of questions, most buyers ask when buying a house. They are valid questions with not easy or pat answer. The value of the home depends on your point of view.
Webster defines "value" as "a fair return or equivalent in goods, services, or money for something exchanged" or "the monetary worth of something."
Out of everything that is currently on the market: Is it the best house for you, with an asking price you would be comfortable paying? If you were assured the asking price is fair, would you … (2 comments)