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Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
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Peter Mohylsky I'm not an appraiser but most lenders want an appraisal that is not older than 6 months because they are looking for comps 6 months or less.  So the appraisal in your Q may not be considered valid.

If this agent acknowledges that property value has not increased $30k since the appraisal, you are well positioned to take over listing when it expires or gets cancelled.  By then, seller will be long overdue for a professional CMA and realistic discussion about price.

Nov 04, 2019 02:24 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Variables:

Upgrades/improvements?

Market uptick?

Future development nearby?

AND  . . . how does that equate to percentage? 

The appraisal was done 6 months ago? Or the home has been on market 6 months? 

I'm also presuming that it's being disclosed . . . since you know.

There's a butt for every saddle! LOL

Nov 04, 2019 02:52 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't know enough about this to comment... has the market moved? What was the purpose of the appraisal six months ago. What's the price point of the neighborhood? $30K more on a million dollar home isn't $30K more on a $250K home. But at the end of the day, if I'm not making an offer on that property it's really none of my business. Bless that little agent's heart.

Nov 04, 2019 02:22 PM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

I would ignore that statement.

As someone who is a registered appraiser, I know that appraising is just an opinion and not a science.

Chances are that it will appraise for a different number next time...meanwhile I will run the comps and see how far off it is.

Eve

Nov 04, 2019 02:52 PM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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I'd say nothing. And nothing is the amount of activity they'll see priced that much higher than they should be.

That is, unless they are in a highly desirable location & higher price range where you can get away with doing that- like in Manhattan, NY. 

Nov 04, 2019 02:51 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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I don't see a need to say anything.  

Nov 04, 2019 04:44 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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In most cases, they are not affiliated with me, so I keep quiet.

Nov 04, 2019 03:43 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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Good luck...

Nov 04, 2019 03:41 PM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

 If agent just wants to get signs up in the neighborhood, well maybe that's a marketing plan???  How much is the percentage off in value not the dollar amount? In a $900000 house that's a small amount

Nov 04, 2019 03:19 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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Nothing. Wait for it to expire, then maybe try to get the listing. It could be that the sellers are hung up on overpricing and agent is following instructions.

Nov 04, 2019 02:53 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Probably nothing to the agent but, I'd surely inform my buyer if they were interested in the property!

Nov 04, 2019 09:30 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Peter, what to say?

Just make an offer. 

Nov 04, 2019 06:04 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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Are ya now - good luck

Nov 04, 2019 03:18 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Just say good luck and move on.

Nov 04, 2019 03:05 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Peter, like Nina Hollander I don't have any info.  On the other hand, I don't give advice unless I am paid for it...so why bother?  A

Nov 04, 2019 03:01 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Are you collecting listings again? LOL

Nov 04, 2019 02:43 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Today you say 'Best of success."

Next month when it sells for $35,000 above appraisal, how will you acknowledge they are superior in creating value you did not see? 

They successful listing agent knew how to convey to the buyer that the house is being sold to them, not the bank. So, let get the bank out of the picture. And there are ways to do that.

We have all sold real estate way above what buyer agents decried as the value.

"Best of success" that is what you should say today.

Nov 04, 2019 02:35 PM
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Bob Crane
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"So, your client is not really that serious about selling?  "

Nov 04, 2019 02:29 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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They are insane? They are delusional?

Why bother?

Nov 04, 2019 02:11 PM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
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An appraisal is just someone's opinion. I'd be more interested in how he holds up against the market value.

Nov 04, 2019 06:26 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

A lot can happen in 6 months Peter Mohylsky . Some homes ARE worth much more then they are appraised for just because of the setting/view or how about a home that a noted celeb lived in? Could be many reasons. Frankly I would not sell my home for the appraised value (because I really wouldn't care if I moved or not).

Nov 04, 2019 06:14 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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I'd leave it alone. Good luck?

Nov 04, 2019 05:57 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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The only think I could think of is "why?'.

Maybe there is a legitimate reason other than a seller who is unrealistic.

Nov 04, 2019 04:20 PM
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Richard Weeks
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I would say thank you.

Nov 05, 2019 05:40 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Good luck!

Nov 04, 2019 09:23 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Follow the listing and keep us updated

Nov 04, 2019 07:02 PM
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

I'd say not enough data to answer the question directly. Secondly I put more significance on my own CMA and selection of comps than someone else's opinion. And of course there's all the variables that Candice A. Donofrio mentioned. So for me what I would say to the agent would be one of two things - here's the current comps - actives, pendings and solds and these are further supported by the appraisal. Or here's the current comps, actives, pendings and solds and it doesn't matter what an appraisers opinion is. Do you agree with every appraisal you have ever come across?

Nov 05, 2019 06:03 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Where are your comps, or are you a chump?

Nov 05, 2019 04:15 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
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They must love having their sign in front of houses that won't sell.

If you have a client that wants to make an offer, ask the agent for the comps they used to price the house, then, present your offer with comps.

Nov 05, 2019 03:45 AM
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Tom Bailey
Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. - Oak Island, NC

I tell them your sign will rust off it's hinges before you sell it

Nov 04, 2019 11:22 PM
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MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
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Ask them what is their strategy with overpricing a home.

Nov 04, 2019 10:43 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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People have to start somewhere. The question is where/how is this going? 

Nov 05, 2019 06:35 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
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Good luck to them!

Nov 13, 2019 07:18 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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It depends on who the agent is.  I need more information to comment on. My sense is I would not say anything to the agent. Why would I?

Nov 05, 2019 07:23 AM
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