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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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Rainmaker
1,356,310
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Oh, heck, Paul I do so many freebies for my neighbors it's crazy!! It all comes back. If not from them, from some other person in my community. I don't sweat it. 

Nov 18, 2015 12:26 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

You could - however - the fee would need to be paid to the brokerage - not directly to the agent.

Nov 18, 2015 10:57 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't do CMA's willy nilly, but I also don't charge for them. When I do one, it's because I'm talking with a prospective seller and the cost of doing the CMA is part of my cost of doing business and doing listing appointments.

Nov 18, 2015 07:44 PM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Free, but I usually do not have to compete.

I make sure that my clients, or clients-to-be understand what I "bring to the table" before we actually meet in person. 

My marketing, attention to the details, my expertise in making sure that I help my clients prepare to "sell" their home is what makes me the exception to all the other agents that they could hire, instead of the rule!

Nov 18, 2015 06:41 PM
Rainer
74,457
Michael Scruggs
UTR Texas-Realtors - Houston, TX
ABR, CNE, TAHS

I don't provide the CMA free of charge.  I use it in my listing presentation.

Nov 18, 2015 04:51 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

My CMA is part of my listing presentation.

Nov 18, 2015 12:36 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Nope, it is a freeby.

Nov 18, 2015 10:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

It's always FREE in our Office!

Nov 18, 2015 10:27 AM
Rainmaker
2,362,595
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

free

Nov 18, 2015 10:25 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have never charged and never will. It is not an exact science. I do not leave it with them and they only get a copy if they list with me.

Nov 18, 2015 09:15 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have been asked to do CMA for refinancing and for property valuation for a divorce, and have never charged.

Nov 18, 2015 08:46 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No Fee

Nov 18, 2015 08:45 AM
Ambassador
1,452,669
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I only provide that information when we're completing the Listing Agreement.

Nov 18, 2015 08:33 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,917
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It's still FREE in my world.

And I know everyone in Franklin MA knows they can get a FREE CMA by contacting Barbara Todaro and one of her team members.  

Nov 18, 2015 11:49 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Our real estate rules stare we must present a cma when we try to obtain a listing.  Even if it was not the law I would not charge.

Nov 18, 2015 11:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington CMA's are usually done for free for prospective selling clients. I have done extensive business valuations for a fee. If the sellers had to pay for a CMA, you probably wouldn't see any.

Nov 18, 2015 10:51 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,353
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No charge! Part of the business. No written report unless the listing agreement is executed.

Nov 18, 2015 08:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

As it has been ingrained to peoples minds it would be hard to charge for one.

If they did pay no you would see at most a couple.

Nov 18, 2015 08:07 PM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It's free because it's just an estimate and will have to be adjusted after I see the property.

Nov 18, 2015 07:28 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Paul - I have never charged a fee for a CMA, and I use it as part of my listing presentation.

Nov 18, 2015 03:00 PM
Rainmaker
855,474
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

I will do one and speak of the figures and turn it over written with a listing agreement.

Nov 18, 2015 01:09 PM
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3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

it depends upon the situation/purpose.  I have at times charged when the owner has been upfront about the why and them having no intention of listing with me.

Nov 18, 2015 12:45 PM
Rainmaker
530,966
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

No fee

 

Nov 18, 2015 11:20 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

It's free 

Nov 18, 2015 09:23 AM
Rainer
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Keith Kenner
Chatuge Land Co. - Hiawassee, GA
Real Estate Lake Chatuge Realtor Northeast Georgia

Comparative Market Analysis takes time and due consideration. I usually will not pursue a listing if I feel that I can not sell it. If I doubt the value of the listing, I will usually pass. Sellers rarely are realistic concerning the asking price of their home because of the emotions that we can't afford as professionals. Give them the proof with a CMA and you are still hitting the wall. In the past I have suggested that the seller get an appraisal for their home. The cost is about the same for the realtor or the seller. We typically have a good idea of the best price for the property before we approach the seller.

Nov 18, 2015 09:21 AM
Ambassador
2,339,137
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington  Comparable Market Analysis are Free No I do not charge for them ....I know people who do but I would never

Nov 18, 2015 08:53 AM
Ambassador
6,392,929
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Depends on the type, for RE they are easy and free, for Forest/Timber, they take more time and are expensive.

Feb 11, 2019 10:01 PM
Rainmaker
1,731,203
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

No ...I never have Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington ....I don't actually go on many of these unless they have already decided to go with me ...

Great question!

Nov 22, 2015 09:59 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington I do provide them with Market Snapshot on regular interval. Free? Yes, for sure. If I don't, someone else.

Nov 19, 2015 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,898
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I don't charge a fee and I don't advertise that I do comps randomly.  I only do them when I have a listing appointment.

Nov 19, 2015 06:59 AM
Rainer
42,670
Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

The CMA is part of my listing presentation and I don't leave it with the Seller when I leave. If I do list the Home I give the Sellers a copy of the CMA.

Nov 19, 2015 06:17 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Paul,
I use my own proprietary method that isn’t a CMA. I can do it quickly and it is free. Sellers love it.

Nov 19, 2015 01:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Never charge for that; it is one of the many ways we gain trust and acceptance.

Nov 19, 2015 12:31 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

always, always, always free.....

Nov 18, 2015 11:51 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Thursday morning Paul. There is that old saying come from contribution. There's a lot of real estate agents that give out free CMA's.

Nov 18, 2015 05:55 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Always free.

Nov 18, 2015 12:10 PM
Rainmaker
900,118
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Never have, but we really should, if it's well done.

Nov 18, 2015 12:03 PM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

The CMA is a freebie, and an opportunity to meet with a potentail buyer or seller.

Nov 18, 2015 10:00 AM
Rainmaker
4,160,276
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Paul, I avoid to provide CMA to seller. Good question.

Nov 18, 2015 09:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

People do not shop for realtors. They want someone who can sell the home at the price they demand. What you throw in can be a tie breaker.

Nov 18, 2015 09:36 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I do not charge a fee, but also do not provide a CMA.

What I do provide is a CIS Score that is well received as a viable evaluation alternative, and keeps me out of the pile.

Nov 18, 2015 09:07 AM
Rainer
94,105
Val Evans
Scottsdale, AZ

Start charging a fee and then report back to us on how well it turns out for you.

Nov 18, 2015 08:31 AM