The resale comparison deserves more weight. A standard new-build flat may have a broader buyer pool, but it can also compete with unsold or newer units nearby. A small multifamily is less standard: fewer suitable buyers, yet its income potential may distinguish it.
Ask local agents how each...
I agree on separating the prices, but not necessarily the providers. One lead contact can be valuable if the package genuinely coordinates the campaign. The problem is vague accountability. The quote should name the person receiving instructions, state who answers buyer enquiries, and explain...
The practical test seems to be three smaller comparisons rather than one Chicago-wide conclusion: like-for-like property type, genuinely local competing supply, and similar condition/financing profile. Then examine price-cut timing and withdrawals within each group. If the 70-day figure survives...