Why Sellers Lose Money When They Rely on “Market Price” from the Internet (1317)
One of the most common mistakes sellers make is relying on the “market price” they see online — on listing websites, neighborhood forums, social media groups or any platform that shows general numbers.
At first glance, it seems logical: “If everyone in the area is selling for X — I’ll sell for X too.”
But in reality, sellers who rely on online market prices almost always lose money.
The reason is simple: The price online is not the price in a real transaction. It doesn’t reflect the condition of the property, the building, the market, the seller’s situation — and especially not the buyer’s perspective.
- Online Prices Are Listing Prices — Not Closing Prices
Online listings show the price the seller wants, not the price the buyer pays.
In practice:
- most properties close for a lower price
- many listings never sell at all
- some prices are inflated just to “test the market”
- many deals happen privately and never appear online
Anyone relying on listing prices is missing the real picture.
- Online Prices Don’t Reflect the Actual Condition of the Property
Two apartments in the same building can be completely different:
- full renovation vs. outdated condition
- new infrastructure vs. plumbing issues
- open view vs. a building blocking the window
- high floor vs. low floor
- private parking vs. shared parking
The internet doesn’t know this — but buyers do.
- Online Prices Ignore the Condition of the Building
Real market value is influenced by:
- well‑maintained vs. neglected building
- reliable vs. problematic elevator
- modern vs. outdated lobby
- electrical and plumbing infrastructure
- future urban renewal projects
Buyers see all of this — the internet does not.
- Online Prices Don’t Consider Market Timing
Many sellers don’t realize that price depends on:
- interest rates
- demand
- supply
- seasonality
- economic conditions
- neighborhood competition
Market price changes constantly — online numbers do not update in real time.
- Online Prices Don’t Include Real Transaction Data
The most important factor in pricing is:
What actually sold — and for how much.
Online platforms show:
- listings
- estimates
- averages
- guesses
But they do NOT show:
- real closing prices
- time on market
- condition of the sold property
- terms of the deal
Without real data — the price is simply wrong.
- Online Prices Cause Sellers to Undervalue Their Property
Many sellers see an average price and assume:
“If this is the price in the area — I’ll set the same.”
But:
- renovated apartments are worth more
- apartments in desirable buildings are worth more
- apartments with parking are worth more
- apartments with a view are worth more
This leads sellers to lose money without realizing it.
- Online Prices Cause Sellers to Overprice Their Property
On the other hand, some sellers think:
“If everyone is listing high — I will too.”
But:
- overpriced properties scare away buyers
- the property gets stuck
- the seller is forced to reduce the price
- and ends up selling for less than they could have
Inflated online prices = financial loss.
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Correct pricing is based on data — not on the internet.
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