Another agent said my home is worth more. Who is right?
The right price is the one recent closed sales and current competition support, not the highest number you are quoted; ask every agent for the specific comparable sales behind their price, in writing, and compare the evidence rather than the totals.
Key takeaways
- A higher quote is not a higher sale price; buyers and their lenders decide that.
- Ask each agent for the comparable closed sales, the current competition, and the adjustments, in writing.
- Check sold prices against both the original and final list prices of those homes.
- An overpriced listing tends to sit, take cuts, and sell later for less.
- Houses and condos are priced from their own segment.
It feels good to hear a big number, and it is uncomfortable to hear a smaller one. You want the most for your home, and you do not want to be talked down by anyone. That is exactly why the evidence matters more than the quote.
Why do agents give different prices?
Some use different comparable sales. Some adjust differently for condition, view or lot. And some quote high to win the listing, knowing a price reduction can come later. You cannot tell which is which from the number alone.
How do I check who is right?
Ask every agent the same questions and get the answers in writing:
- Which homes like mine sold recently, when, and for how much?
- What were their original and final list prices, and how long did they take?
- Which homes are for sale now that a buyer would compare with mine?
- What did you add or subtract for differences, and why?
The opinion with the clearest evidence is usually the most reliable, whatever the total.
What happens if I list too high?
Buyers compare your home with the alternatives and skip it. The listing ages, and later price cuts tend to chase the market from behind. Many homes that start too high sell later and below what a correct first price would have brought. See the share of listings that have cut their price in your city and the hidden cost of overpricing.
And if a buyer's lender orders an appraisal?
If the contract price is above what the lender's appraiser supports, the buyer may need to bring more cash, renegotiate, or walk away. A price built on closed sales holds up better at that step.
What does PBP do differently?
Gia Freer, Broker of Record, prepares a written opinion of value by hand with the closed sales attached, so you can check every number yourself before you decide.
More questions
Another agent quoted a higher price for my home. Who is right?
The right price is the one recent closed sales and current competition support. Ask each agent for their comparable sales in writing and compare the evidence, not the totals.
Sources
- Seller Blink Rate methodology, as of September 28, 2026
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