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And the one of you that comes closest to the actual retail price without going over wins.....
That is what Bob Barker said on the showcase show down.
In that show the contestant bid on a showcase of fabulous prizes and all they have to do to get the prize package is get as close to the right price as you can without going over.
I say this to liken it to the current real estate market. Real Estate 101 is pricing. In my fact finding consultation with prospective clients I find out how much they owe on the property, what they hope to get out of it and their motivation for selling. I have walked away from many listings because the sellers "want/need" a price that the market is simply not conveying. 
So many agents are putting listings on the MLS at 2005 prices. Are they ill-informed on current pendings and solds prices? If they are, where is their broker's direction.
Do they know they going in they are over pricing but are just looking to put the sign in the yard to field buyers their way?  If that is what they are doing, are they being honest with the seller that their home is not going to getting any serious consideration, but they sure do appreciate the sign exposure?
Are they hoping in 30 days ... more

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