30/08/2026
Don't ask your agent:
“What can you sell my house for?”
Ask:
“How did you arrive at that price?”
A proper valuation should be based on:
→ What similar homes actually sold for
→ How recently they sold
→ What you're competing against today
→ What buyers are willing to pay now
Because a valuation isn't more accurate just because it's higher.
And a confident agent isn't necessarily a knowledgeable one.
The evidence matters more than the number.
Overpricing can be expensive. Homes that sit on the market too long often lose buyer interest and eventually attract lower offers — sometimes resulting in a sale below what could have been achieved with the right price from the start.
Anyone can tell you what your home could be worth.
The real skill is determining what the market is most likely to pay — and being able to prove why.
Ask for the evidence.