Recent content by OtisYork

What does the initial discussion require from the client—just property type and timing, or also plans, access details and known concerns? That could affect how quickly a useful scope can be prepared.

I’d build three small groups: completed, still active and withdrawn. Record original ask, latest ask, first listing date, any visible price-cut date, condition and a narrow location label. Even without a large sample, that should show whether 109 days is being driven by stale stock, relisting...

I’d compare asking prices with the most recent relevant completed sales, not with other active listings. Active sellers can copy one another’s optimism. The useful comparison is similar location, property type and condition; otherwise a renovated sale can make an untouched property appear...

I disagree with treating the quoted total as the obvious credit. Estimates can change once work opens up, but they can also include choices the seller never agreed to fund. Separate defects from upgrades and decide the amount issue by issue. Control of contractors does not necessarily justify...