09/01/2026
“BUT MY NEIGHBOR SOLD FOR $600,000…”
I hear some version of this all the time.
And your neighbor’s sale absolutely matters — but it doesn’t automatically establish the value of your home.
Their house may have had better updates, a different lot, a finished basement, fewer competing listings, or simply sold in a different market.
More importantly, buyers today are comparing your home against what else they can buy today.
That’s why good pricing isn’t just pulling a few sold comps.
It’s understanding:
🏠 Your condition
📍 Your location
📊 Current competition
💰 What buyers are actually paying
If you’re considering selling in DC or Prince George’s County, your pricing strategy should reflect today’s market — not yesterday’s sale.
