Real Estate - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 15:23 - 0 Comments

Is That Home Overpriced? Don’t Pass It By

There are houses that you might be overlooking because they are priced significantly out of your range. However, don’t discount these properties immediately. With the help of your Realtor®, you might be able to find an overpriced home and make an offer that will be accepted.

Why do sellers overprice homes? Well, it starts out with wanting the most bang for their equity. It’s nicer to believe that one’s home can sell for $450,000 instead of $350,000. Also, many sellers are ignorant of what makes homes sell for lower or higher. Maybe the house down the street sold for $50,000 more than what one’s house is worth, but maybe it has an extra bedroom, remodeled kitchen or finished basement that bumps up the price.
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