Comparable sale research in Prince George's County: a working checklist

Write down the intended property use, acquisition criteria and holding period before evaluating a candidate. Keep actual records separate from projected rents, repair allowances and operating assumptions. A recorded sale or a seller’s description alone does not establish a suitable investment or a future return.

Questions for this comparable sale research

• Which properties match the intended use and condition?

• Which transactions have verified dates and terms?

• What differences limit the comparison?

Create a comparison sheet

For each property or option, record the source of the information, when you checked it and what needs confirmation. Keep a separate column for your own requirements. If a fact is unknown, leave it unknown and identify who can answer it. Ask for relevant documents rather than treating an estimate or a verbal statement as a verified result.

Prepare for the next conversation

Bring the checklist and your unresolved questions to the relevant property representative or professional. Do not send sensitive financial, identity or estate documents through an initial inquiry form. Agree on the next information-gathering step before making assumptions about a timetable.

Request a response about your plans

Describe the area, property requirements, intended timing and the specific questions you want reviewed. Supply your own email and phone for the response you request. This is a private inquiry, not an automatic marketing subscription, offer, financing decision or assurance of property availability.

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