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# Why "My Neighbor Got That" Is Costing Crown Point Sellers

Nicole Hanson · September 2026 · 5 min read

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It's one of the most common pricing conversations I have with Crown Point sellers: "My neighbor's house sold for $375,000 — so I want $385,000." It sounds like reasonable logic. It usually isn't.

**What your neighbor sold for is one data point, not your price.** Buyers and their agents look at multiple recent comparable sales, adjusted for condition, upgrades, lot size, and layout. A neighbor who renovated their kitchen and backed to a walking path sold a different house than yours, even if the address is three doors down.

## What Actually Sets Your Price

- Recent sales of comparable homes within the past 90 days, not just the last big sale
- Condition and updates relative to those comparable sales
- Lot characteristics — backing to open space vs. another home changes value
- Current inventory — how many similar homes are buyers choosing between right now

## What Happens When You Overprice

First 2 Weeks

Highest Buyer Traffic — Don't Waste It

Price Drop

Signals a Problem to Buyers

Longer DOM

Leads to Lower Offers

An overpriced home sits. The longer it sits, the more buyers assume something is wrong with it. The price drop that eventually comes doesn't restore the urgency of a fresh listing — it signals that the market rejected the original price. Sellers who price correctly from day one almost always net more than those who chase the market down.

> We pushed to list $15,000 higher than our agent recommended. After six weeks and a price cut, we ended up $8,000 below where she'd said to start.
>
> — Crown Point Seller, 2026

## Frequently Asked Questions

Can't I just leave room to negotiate?

Overpricing to leave room to negotiate usually backfires — buyers who might have offered full price on a correctly priced home never visit an overpriced one.

What if I just don't get any offers?

No offers in the first two weeks in an active market is a strong signal the price is above where buyers are willing to go. The market is giving you feedback — listen to it early.

How do I know if my CMA is accurate?

A good comparative market analysis uses recent sales within your specific neighborhood, adjusts for relevant differences, and explains the reasoning — not just a number.

**Nicole Hanson**
Team Lead, Nicole Hanson Group · https://homes219.com/about