DEAR BOB: In early October we listed our home for sale. Following your frequent advice, we interviewed three successful local realty agents, checked their references, and signed a 90-day listing with the agent we thought was best. We based the asking price on our agent's comparative market analysis (CMA) form, as well as the CMAs the two other agents prepared. All the CMAs were within $12,000. At first, there was lots of activity, with a broker's tour open house, Multiple Listing Service and newspaper advertising. But only four agents showed our house. Just one was from another brokerage. more...
