Blog entries tagged with "comparable":


comparable: Assessment, Appraised Value Why are these numbers not the same? - 06/16/08 09:33 PM
Many times when I am working with a buyer they will ask about this odd number on the listing sheet the assessed value. I have to explain that the assessed value is the number the assessor (The person in the town who figures the taxes on the property) uses to … (8 comments)

comparable: How much should I offer on a house? - 06/10/08 09:16 PM
How much should I offer on a house? It is always interesting to me when someone likes a house and automatically offers ten percent less than asking price. It is usually because they read in a Real Estate Book or article that that is what you are "Supposed" to do.
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comparable: The Market is Never Wrong - Distressed Property Sales as Comparables - 04/09/08 12:11 PM
I work in a beautiful resort area where many people purchased homes, condos and land (many with cash) over the last few years.   Many buyers got in before or while prices shot up in 2005 and 2006.  Since 2006, inventory levels have increased and sales prices have slowly fallen.  List prices on properties where sellers don't need to sell have been slow to come … (2 comments)

comparable: 12 Year Old Comps? Can someone please give me a reason? - 02/13/08 01:02 AM
I wrote an offer on a property for a client that was listed for $400,000. The buyer presented an offer at $340,00 and was willing to negotiate on the price. This property was listed for 6 months and did not sell and then was put back on the market and has … (11 comments)

comparable: Buyer Agent Sued - 01/22/08 07:25 PM
I read that an agent was sued buy his buyer/client in an article I read from REALTOR® Magazine. This is taking place in North County California where the buyer claims that the agent did not disclose all of the comparable comps to them when they bought the home. While the agent claims … (14 comments)

comparable: Appraisers "FUDGING" The Wrong Way Court Banks At Public Expense - 01/17/08 01:26 AM
 "INSERT EQUITY HERE!"
We all know there has been some terrific controversy concerning some of the less reputable appraisers that inflated values during the recent market in order to obtain value that just wasn't there.
There are some appraisers that are still riding that last wave until someone stops them...AND THEY WILL. I … (10 comments)

comparable: Curious what your house is worth? Free Actual Home Value online. - 11/08/07 01:42 PM
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comparable: An Interesting Site About Rents - 10/28/07 06:28 PM
Recently I came across an interesting website - rentometer at www.rentometer.com.  At this site you can compare the rent of a particular apartment with the rest of your neighborhood.  You enter the rental address, the city & state or zip code, the monthly rent, the number of bedrooms and the number … (2 comments)

comparable: Web Site - Home Value - 04/26/07 04:24 PM
If you are trying to get a ballpark figure for what a home might be worth, the following Web sites are a starting point:http://www.reply.com/r_real_estate/?adid=19695Just type in the address, along with city, state or zip code. A valuation pop-up with more options appears. You can view comparables, local for sale list, property … (0 comments)

comparable: LOOKING AT HOMES - 04/18/07 02:24 PM
Touring homes is exciting as you anticipate finding the home you'vebeen dreaming of. "I love it" may be the three words youmutter when you first step into a home, but does this mean you've found"the one"? Or could it mean your emotions got the best of youwhen you walked into the … (0 comments)

comparable: Everything you ever wanted to know about Real Estate but were afraid to ask. - 04/05/07 03:59 PM
Okay, so I'm going to give this a shot. I'm going to do a series on real estate topics aimed at educating consumers on the aspects of a real estate transaction that frequently go on in the background without much to do. I haven't yet determined whether to go A-Z or … (0 comments)

comparable: Green Tree Village - 02/28/07 03:25 PM
Greentree Village at Sparta, New Jersey. Greentree village is a well planned town-home community. The community offers open spaces which make you feel like your not on top of everyone else. The community offers its residents a gated entry, community pool, club house and tennis courts. Most of all the units … (0 comments)

comparable: Use Comps to Your Advantage - 01/04/07 10:33 AM
In a buyer's market, setting the right price for your house at the start is essential. But how do you know what the right price is - the price that will make your house sell quickly and for a price you're happy with?
Use the comps. Comparable sales of houses in … (10 comments)

comparable: Pricing your Condominium to Sell - 10/12/06 09:15 AM
While many factors contribute to the successful sale of any property, determining the correct price at the beginning cannot be underestimated.  Interest in your home will be strongest when it first appears on the market.  If your property is competitively priced and compares favorably to similar listings , you will attract … (1 comments)

 
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