Pricing A Property So It Sells

As a realtor, you realize that property price determines the level of interest in a property you’re selling. From the quantity of showings, to the number and nature of offers, to the manner in which clients rate your services, price is vital. Shockingly, it is also something about which clients have extremely strong opinions—understandably so. They need a price that nets them the appropriate measure of money, reflects improvements they’ve made, and captures some of their nostalgia for the home. It is occupant on you as the real estate agent to walk the troublesome line between pleasing the seller and setting a price that reflects true market conditions. This article teaches you how to set a price that reflects real-time, location-specific market realities while still obliging your clients.

The Problem: Inconsistent pricing strategies

Executing a fact-based pricing strategy addresses several challenges that realtors confront:

Realtors list a property at the highest price possible to please the seller

Sellers contend that the price is too low (or doesn’t mirror the amenities and features)

Banks won’t advance on a price set higher than the appraised esteem

The Solution: The 5-5-5 strategy

A successful pricing strategy is the 5-5-5 strategy. By distinguishing 5 practically identical active properties, 5 similar pending properties, and 5 tantamount sold properties, the pricing will be precise.

Step One: Pick comparable

Make sure to pick comparable properties that have the same features, parcel size, and square film, that are situated in the same zone:

5 Actives
5 Pendings
5 Solds

Step Two: Bracket the price

Discover comps that match the lower price
Discover comps that match the higher price
Pick a range inside which you’re willing to list the home
Pick an objective price you feel is proper
Pick a price that you wouldn’t go above

Step Three: Show sellers the section amid the listings presentation (however not the genuine price)

Put the comparable properties before the sellers and let them pick the price.

In the event that you show them the facts, they can’t contend. Facts remove feeling from the discussion. This puts the responsibility on the seller to distinguish the price.