08/11/2026
Thinking of selling your property? 🏡
Then please-- pay attention to my advice. 😀
I have been a Real Estate Broker in the Denver SE suburbs since 2017.
I would NEVER price your home strictly by Zillow.
Zillow uses computer algorithmns. No one actually goes INSIDE or sees details.
"Comps" (comparisons) are 💯 necessary to compare and list a property at the proper asking price .
It is more challenging in older neighborhoods but this is EXACTLY WHY comps are used.
True real estate profess@ionals will do the homework and deduct or add to the value depending on:
ex: more or less bedrooms than comp #1? Add or Deduct dollar amount.
Same with bathrooms, landscaping.
Minimum 3 comps.
A reputable listing agent will show COMPARISON addresses along with values added or subtracted to show suggested listing price. There are amounts for bedrooms, bathrooms, landscaping, special features, etc.
I have gotten full asking price for the majority of my properties sold. I show the math. I provide sellers with results of my comps.
Inspection should NOT be "Oh, we the sellers will pay for every little thing thats wrong." NO.
Older homes are expected to have things wrong.
In fact, some older homes are sold "As Is" so as not to further diminish the seller's profits.
Of course the appraisal needs to be on target.
I have fired appraisers not familiar w older neighborhoods and insisted on a more qualified one, gaining my sellers 💰 💸
Don't be fooled by lazy or incompetent representation.
And-- don't assume 6% or even 5% is the "standard" rate. There is no "standard rate" and there never has been. EVERYTHING is- and has always been- negotiable.
PS:
Inspection is NOT necessary if home is Sold "As Is"
Appraisal only is needed if buyer getting a loan. Not for cash.
