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Nathan Gesner, Broker / Property Manager (American West Realty and Management)

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Rainmaker
1,196,912
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

You are the expert.  If they want to suggest the price, I question when did they get their license, are they interested in just listing it or selling it.

Feb 21, 2017 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
711,752
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

You show comparables, but make a suggestion based on the condition of the home.

Feb 21, 2017 09:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I suggest a list price & net price after reviewing the comps. Ultimately it's the sellers choice but I wouldn't take the listing if we were too far off each other.

Feb 22, 2017 04:43 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Part of your job is to give your clients your opinion based on the condition of their home.

Feb 22, 2017 04:21 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Part of what I'm paid for is my expertise... I always weigh in with an opinion about what to list a property for.

Feb 22, 2017 03:57 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I provide a range and then after visiting the home, I can suggest a price based on comparables and condition of the subject property. 

Feb 22, 2017 05:51 AM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I show them how i came up with value, then ask them if that is close to what they were thinking.

Feb 22, 2017 03:52 AM
Rainmaker
3,340,443
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

The list price has to be a mutual decision ....our comps and discussion with the Seller on what everyone is comfortable with to move forward.

Feb 22, 2017 12:42 AM
Ambassador
6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

People hire you for your expertise, make a suggestion, and back it up with data.

Feb 21, 2017 09:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,571,456
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I share comparables while explaining differences and have a list price range in mind.  Some sellers just want me to provide a price while others like to "choose" if it's in the range and they prefer $498,000 instead of $500,000 -- we're good.   

Feb 22, 2017 04:29 AM
Rainmaker
7,834,961
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Base the list price on the comps, the condition and the market.

Feb 22, 2017 04:24 AM
Ambassador
5,048,708
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Show comparables and provide feedback/suggestions on their thoughts on pricing

Feb 21, 2017 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,225
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

The Market suggests the price, I bring the comps and offer feedback on their price they select.

Feb 21, 2017 10:06 PM
Rainmaker
142,796
Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

I show and explain the comps and let the seller decide on the listing price.

Feb 21, 2017 09:25 PM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I suggest a list price and expected sale price based on my vompsc

Feb 22, 2017 05:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I tell them the going market. If they want more I raise my commission as it will be an up hill battle.  I warned the house sell by itself and market is not controlled by me or their wish $.

Feb 22, 2017 04:48 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 provide my CMA and we look at the comps together and I suggest a range and lead the seller to make a good decision.

Feb 22, 2017 07:34 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Show the comps, give them a suggested price range.  If they are hard heads, or if it is difficult to comp, suggest they get an appraisal.

Feb 22, 2017 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I show comps and suggest a list price.

Feb 22, 2017 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Comps, suggest they decide done

Feb 22, 2017 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
969,858
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Show comps and make a suggestion to price point. 

Feb 22, 2017 06:06 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I do ask during the conevrsation if the seller has a value they researched. The...First i show them comparables and how i arrived at 3 values, what the home is worth, what they should ask and what the most probable price is. In the end the seller chooses

Feb 22, 2017 05:26 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I show them several Ranges of Value and tie specific DOM to each one !

Feb 22, 2017 05:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Letting the seller do the list price is getting into a dependent relationship. I don't do dependent relationships.

Feb 22, 2017 05:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

seller decision with much input from real estate agent

Feb 22, 2017 04:50 AM
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

It's a meeting of the minds

Feb 22, 2017 04:34 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nathan,

I agree with Lynnea Miller 

Feb 21, 2017 09:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I have found most what me to tell them but perhaps letting them come to a conclusion on their own might be interesting to see if they are capable of being objective 

Feb 08, 2018 08:42 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,333
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

They are calling me because of my expertise, of course I'm going to suggest a list price.

Feb 25, 2017 10:15 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 do always ask the Seller what they think the sales price should be, then I show them what I had written down prior to arrival after walking the home.

Feb 24, 2017 05:17 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Nathan - I certainly review comps with my sellers, and then I provide them with a range I believe their home should be listed for based on those comps, and the market. I also explain that if they list it at the lower range, chances are they will get more activity and the home will probably sell faster. If they list the home at the higher price range, it may sit longer, but may sell for a little more. Then I ask them what price they would feel comfortable listing their home at.

Feb 24, 2017 12:37 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

We provide comps and a range.  We also provide an estimated net sheet based on the low range and the high range, discuss the comps, the market, other homes that are their competition currently active on the market, listing strategy and ultimately the price they list is their decision but we give them feedback and advice based on the facts and if they are way outside of what is realistic then we don't want the listing.  -Kasey

Feb 22, 2017 03:19 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I show the sellers what has sold and lead them in the direction of a decent lst price.   I like when they set it as I can say this is what you wanted to start at not what I wanted.   If the priceis not reasonable we start talking.

Feb 22, 2017 02:42 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

both

Feb 22, 2017 01:27 PM
Rainer
5,830
April Canuel
Real Living Realty Professionals - Wilbraham, MA
Real Estate Agent Serving Western Massachusetts

I would give them the price range of house before seeing it, and then again after seeing it and I would work that out with the Seller by finding out what they think it is worth, my range of what the market says it is worth and also what is the mimimum they would accept for a sales price and go from there.  

Feb 22, 2017 12:37 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we always give our recommended list price within the realistic price range....

Feb 22, 2017 12:04 PM
Rainer
74,457
Michael Scruggs
UTR Texas-Realtors - Houston, TX
ABR, CNE, TAHS

I suggest a price based on my CMA report and knowledge of the market at that time.

Feb 22, 2017 11:22 AM
Rainmaker
4,881,812
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I give them my recommendation 

Feb 22, 2017 11:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,935,551
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I give my people a range like $300,000 to $315,000

Feb 22, 2017 10:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,280,748
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

We use comps and suggest a range. The ultimate decision is the seller's.

Feb 22, 2017 10:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I do a CMA, hold discussions and make recommendations.  The seller determines the list price based on my information or whatever other criteria they wish to use.

Feb 22, 2017 10:16 AM
Rainer
1,285
Sharon Runtas
United Real Estate Eastern NC - Greenville, NC

I show comparables and suggest a list price based on condition and or improvements. But I do listen to their feedback and include them in all conversation regarding list price.

Feb 22, 2017 10:15 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I show the comparables and recommend a price.  I don't say "Here's the price", there is a conversation to ensure they understand it and would come to the same conclusion on their own.

Feb 22, 2017 09:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner Yes, it is part of the valuation.

Feb 22, 2017 08:58 AM
Rainer
5,735
Teri Lawrence
United Real Estate Preferred - Orange City, FL
Real estate agent serving Central FL

Since I am a new agent, I have been providing comparables and during the discussion, determining a sales price with the seller.  If it appears to be to high in relation to the local market and home attributes, I inform the seller of the problems with listing at with a price that is too high.

Feb 22, 2017 08:55 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Every seller I have dealt with knows what their home is worth and worst case what they want to see. I just bring it all out for a clearer look etc....

Feb 22, 2017 08:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

This depends on the relationship and dynamics of the interaction

Feb 22, 2017 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I provide them the tools to accept or deny the facts.

They already have a number(s).

One from the tax authorities they do not understand.

One from the darkside they fear.

One from the agent stuffing their mailbox.

One from Abner the past agent and flipper.

One more to add to the list
if you play their game
or let them measure
the value of their treasure

Thenmove them to a new home.

Feb 22, 2017 05:20 AM