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The Pricing Mistake That Cost Our Sellers $200,000

The Pricing Mistake That Cost Our Sellers $200,000 By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: Overpricing feels safe, but it usually reduces visibility, kills early momentum, and leads to lower final sale prices. Most sellers who start too high lose both time and money. Why Overpricin

The Discount Agent Math — What You Save vs. What You Leave on the Table

Should I Use a Discount Real Estate Agent? The Math Behind the Decision By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: Discount agents can save 1–2% on commission, but sellers often lose more through weaker pricing, marketing, and negotiation. On most homes above $900K, full-service typic

The 40 Things Happening Behind the Scenes of Your Sale

What Does a Real Estate Agent Actually Do? By Deanna Mendes, Co-Founder, elevated & co. realty The short answer: A full-service real estate agent typically manages 30–40+ tasks and invests 80–150 hours into a listing. Most of that work happens behind the scenes — and it’s what actually drives your r