What Determines the Price of an Atlanta Home?


Atlanta Real Estate Agent Melida Potts explains how supply and demand is the only factor that truly controls the price of your home when you're selling it on the market.

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Good day everyone, and welcome back. Today I am excited to talk about one of the most important topics in real estate: PRICE. Specifically, we want to answer the question: "Who determines the price of your home?"

To determine what actually affects the price of your home, let's take a look through the different people involved with the transaction, and see if they determine the price of your home or not.
  • The seller doesn't, because if the buyer doesn't buy at their price, the home won't sell. 
  • The buyer doesn't either, because the seller will just hold out for a better offer if you try to lowball them.
  • The appraiser doesn't, because they are just looking at numbers, and not the amenities and extra features in your home that add value.
  • The agent doesn't, because they want to get the listing and sell it at the price they think they can sell it for.
So, what actually determines the price of your home? Supply and Demand. This simple economic formula is what truly determines your home's price. Depending on how many homes are for sale and how many buyers are out there, that's what will determine the price of your home.

If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you determine what you can sell your home for in this market.