Typically, buyers will bid up to 10% over the list price to win. If you really want it, go higher!
How To Win A Bidding War
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Jim the Realtor
Stale Factor
I think most agents would agree that once their new listing has been on the open market - and unsold - for two weeks, the action dies down considerably. Then the showings, if any, become vague and laborious because all of the motivated buyers have already seen it and...
Before and After
Upgrading from the original look to what buyers want today just takes money. Thankfully, our sellers expected to do a major tune-up - and they followed our advice and went all in!
Robby Krieger
Robbie Krieger is playing each Doors album in their entirety once a month at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go where the Doors were once the house band back in the day! https://whiskyagogo.com/calendar/events/13439933/robby-krieger/ Robby was the most famous guy I've met until I...
Over List, February
A nice pop in the percentage of sales closing over their list price - much like last February. Last year, the peak month was March, and then it dropped in half by summertime. NSDCC Monthly Sales & Pricing Sales last month didn't get close to last February, but the...
Trendy Tuesday
Thanks JB! https://jbrec.com/insights/2025-ibs-kbis-top-home-design-trends-ai-climate-resilience/
Off-Market Sales, 2025
It's a hot topic among real estate agents, but how widespread are the off-market sales? We saw that in the last blog post that 155 NSDCC homes that have gone pending this year have already closed escrow. But let's back it up to get a bigger sample and look at all of...
List-Price Accuracy Gauge
It's never been so important for home sellers to be bold and decisive when selling their house. Buyers are waiting patiently for new listings, and they will immediately jump at anything that looks great and is priced attractively - take advantage! There have been 155...
$23,500,000 in Scottsdale
This 21,410sf property has hosted over 60 NBA players, including Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, and Damian Lillard. The NBA-sized basketball court in the basement comes complete with a pro scoreboard, loft, locker room with five bathrooms, and private parking. But that’s...
Compass Cooperates With Outside Agents
Robert Reffkin has heard enough and wants to address the rumors: Many of you have heard things like “Compass is trying to sell listings off-market,” and “Compass is trying to double end deals.” These misconceptions are intentionally designed to create fear in the...
