Valuation
Why the apartment next door has a different price
The listing one street over is a useful starting point. To make the comparison meaningful, look at what’s included in the number on the screen.
Aneta SlivoňováReal estate agent · RE/MAX Apollo
Start with apples-to-apples numbers
Note the layout, floor area and whether the stated area includes a balcony or storage unit. A parking space might be included in one price and listed separately in the next.
Look beyond the front door
Similar floor plans can come with different views, step-free access or tram noise. Add the condition of the building, elevator access and the direction of the main windows to your notes.
Label where each price came from
Record whether each figure is an advertised asking price or a verified sale price, and add the date. A listing disappearing from the market won’t tell you the final price.
Describe what makes your apartment different
Choose the closest comparisons and write down one important difference for each. It gives us a much better starting point for a pricing conversation than a simple average.