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Mineola Sales Prices & Volume - Reality vs. MLS - Analysis of our Market by our Office Broker
I am posting this with permission of my broker, who reviews the sales prices and other market statistics in Mineola and surrounding towns on a daily basis.  He rarely publishes his findings, rather he uses the findings for his appraisal work.  However, he thought this would be worthwhile to get out to the local public to show the difference between the work we do on a regular basis to determine true Market Value by a Certified General Appraiser (him), before we list properties for sale.  You will find it has led us to sell properties more rapidly than local competitors.  This is because we not only spend a great deal on marketing and tending to our listings, but we also try to provide each seller with an appraisal of his or her property that is in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).  These appraisals are generally 30+ pages in length and make BPOs look like a waste of time.  Below is the e-mail to me from the broker in our office.  However, if I can ever assist you in the sale of your house, give me a call at 516-317-5303.  My partner Sheri Cambareri & I will ... more

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