Chapter 10
What’s It Worth?
IN THIS CHAPTER
Becoming an educated buyer
Determining the value of homes
Red flagging overpriced houses
Protecting yourself from overpaying
You see a home for sale. The asking price is $249,500. Is that charming cottage a steal or an overpriced turkey?
If you don’t have the faintest idea, don’t worry — that’s normal. Most buyers don’t know property values when they start hunting for a home. To become an educated buyer, you need to take time to familiarize yourself with property values. This chapter helps you understand property values so you can get your dream home for the best price.
Preparing to Tour an Endless Parade of Homes
When coauthor Ray began his real estate career, he spent dozens of hours each week looking at houses. Like all new agents, his appetite for property was boundless and indiscriminate — big houses, tiny condos, old property and new, houses in pristine condition or fixer-uppers, uptown, downtown, and midtown. If it had a roof and a For Sale sign, Ray toured the property inside and out.
Why? The best way to learn property values ...
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