Your starting asking price should reflect comparisons with similar homes, not simply a model estimate. I want you to understand the reasoning behind that choice before preparing your home for sale.
The neighborhood report includes Bay Shore single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and apartments. The report lists Bay Shore's median list price as $660,000. The September 2026 median estimated property value was $658,000. Estimated property values are generated by a valuation model and are not formal appraisals.
Neither figure sets the asking price for your individual home, and their closeness does not confirm its value. My priority would be explaining how recent sales of similar homes relate to your property's condition and features. Starting with an ambitious asking price is a choice to examine carefully, not a strategy these figures validate.
Prepare a list of improvements and known repair needs so we can discuss your home's condition accurately. Review recent sales of similar homes with me, then examine competing listings separately as asking prices rather than completed results. Decide what evidence would justify reconsidering your asking price after listing.
