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How Do I Price My Denver House to Sell?

Or any other real estate?

One of the first thing most folks want to know is what will my house sell for?

How to Price a Home in Denver

Realtors are charged with providing accurate evaluations that do not mis-lead the client according to the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics, yet much of the pricing of a home is based upon needs of the client, the timing of the move, or other personal factors. The Realtor can provide an estimated sale price and a recommended marketing price.

There are 3 accepted methods for establishing an estimated value that most appraisers will use and Realtors might adopt any of them. Appraisers are generally hired by the bank to ensure the loan is in conformance with the price on the purchase contract, so the mortgage company is protected from fraudulent loans.

INCOME APPROACH: Value of the income generated by the property. Generally this applies only to commercial buildings and the debt service required to pay off the debt. Residential income properties may also be subjected to this kind of scrutiny and units of comparable size and rental history will be sought out to justify pricing and value. A gross Rent Multiplier and other factors are often used. Not a favored method by most residential appraisers.

REPLACEMENT COST APPROACH: Cost of replacement or as we say sticks and bricks. With today's production builders and the economies of scale they can achieve, this too can be very difficult for an appraiser or a real estate broker as today's costs would be greatly affected by access and materials no longer available. Most appraisers will use this as a last resort to establish a value.

COMPARABLE SALES APPROACH: The comparable sale approach is by far the easiest and most accurate of all of the valuation techniques. In essence if you can find the same model house in the same neighborhood that has sold in the last 6 months, that should be a good indication of the value of the subject home. Right away most folks will note that the other home had a less desireable finish in the basement, or no alarm system, etc, however the market value by the appraiser will adjust for all of these according to historical and empirical data. While an appraiser will look at sales HISTORY the Realtor is charged with interpreting the current market trends. If it is a declining market, the client must be so advised. Appreciating likewise.

Ultimately, the true value is agreed to by a willing Seller and a willing Buyer.

Being as close to that at the onset of the marketing effort is the key to a quick sale and the most in the seller's pocket. Pricing strategies are key in today's real estate markets. Make sure you talk to a seasoned professional before proceeding.

So WHAT IS A BUYER"S Market?

How to describe a BUyer's Market in Highlands Ranch

OR A SELLER'S MARKET?

And when is my house priced right?

Denver and Greenwood Village Pricing a Home



Pete Doty has been a full time, licensed, Colorado Real Estate Broker since 1985
7851 South Elati Street, Suite 204, Littleton, Colorado 80120
Office 303-794-8900 Direct: 303-880-5585
email: Pete@DenverRelocation.com

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