Choosing an asking price means balancing your goal with evidence specific to your home. We would start with similar completed sales, then discuss how condition and features affect the price you can reasonably defend.
For Raeford's single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments, the latest reported typical sale price was $305,000. The typical asking price among homes listed for sale was $330,848. Homes sold for an average of 99% of their asking prices. That average does not establish the price an individual home should be listed for.
Your starting price needs a stronger foundation than choosing whichever townwide figure best matches your goal. We would use a review of recent sales of similar homes to explain a defensible range. Homes listed for sale matter separately because their asking prices describe alternatives a prospective buyer could consider.
Prepare a list of improvements, known repair needs and features that distinguish your home. Review differences in size, condition and features with us before settling on an asking price. Decide how you will assess feedback and revisit the price if the initial response warrants another discussion.
