Competitive Market Analysis - How A Realtor® Determines A Price On A Home

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I have been asked by homeowners thinking of selling their home, how a Realtor® determines a price on a home?   In determining the correct asking price for your property, you will need to have your REALTOR® do a Competitive Market Analysis.

The Competitive Market Analysis is done in two parts:   

          Similar properties that are currently on the market for sale 

          Similar properties that have recently sold.

By looking at comparable properties that are currently listed, we know exactly what a buyer has to choose from and what the buyer is comparing to your property.

In order to set a comparable price, the comparable sold properties have been analyzed and have been compared to your home features and location.  Studying recent sold properties that are very similar to yours, we can see what the homeowners actually received for their properties when they sold. In doing this, you can develop a clear picture of the potential market price of your home.

 

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It is understood that you want top market value for your property.  By looking at the homes on the market that have not sold, we can determine the price point that a home should not exceed in order to get their properties sold.   In properly pricing your home, we can get maximum dollar in the shortest amount of time.

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If you are looking to purchase a home in Pell City or the Logan Martin Lake area, view all  Real Estate listings here. I service all of St. Clair and Talladega Counties.  You can read more information about the area on my Pell City home blog.  All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, it should be independently verified.  You can email me at: Diane@LoganMartinLakeSales.com  or call  my cell at 205-369-4595.

 

Comments (7)

Andrew Monaghan
The Monaghan Group - Glendale, AZ
CRS, GRI, EPro Associate Broker

Its basic but oft overlooked, the market will determine the value in the end.

 

Jan 20, 2010 03:48 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Nice, simple explanation of the comp process.  The seller's home can only be priced according the market directly around it.

Jan 20, 2010 04:14 PM
Robert Machado
HomePointe Property Management, CRMC - Sacramento, CA
CPM MPM - Property Manager and Property Management

Sellers cannot fight the facts.  If the current market dictates a price they better be near that price.

Jan 20, 2010 04:24 PM
David Saks
(retired) - Memphis, TN

I do CMA's on napkins at Starbucks every now and then for friends or anybody else if they need one, if I just happen to have my netbook or Iphone handy. Really places things in perspective for everyone. Market perspective that is !

Jan 20, 2010 05:00 PM
Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

Andrew, Jane, Robert & David,

Thanks so much for stopping by.  The price is what it is, not what they want it to be.   

Jan 23, 2010 10:03 AM
Gloria Todor
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Newtown Square, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Diane, Short and simple, to the point.  It always amazes me how some sellers still want to list much higher even after sharing the current info with them.   ---Gloria

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