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If listings entered at different times, use cohorts rather than treating every active listing as if observed over the same period.

Don’t let “no structural extension” turn into “no structural risk.” Removing finishes, chasing services or changing bathroom layouts can still reveal or affect the existing fabric. Ask the surveyor to flag any proposed openings or concentrated loads that need closer consideration. The contractor...

The cleanest sense-check would be recent completed sales, not more asking listings. Ask for close matches on the same street or in the same development, then note condition and sale date. If those aren’t available, at least record every price reduction and withdrawal rather than assuming a...